Senior Landscape Architect
📍 Truro, Cornwall | 💼 Full-time | 💷 £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
We’re excited to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, multidisciplinary planning, architecture, and landscape design practice based in the heart of Cornwall. With a strong portfolio of diverse and award-winning projects, they are now seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join their talented and collaborative team.
🌿 About the Role
As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will take a leading role in the delivery of high-quality landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIAs), alongside the development of innovative and context-sensitive design solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to take the next step in their career, contribute meaningfully to complex projects, and thrive within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.
🛠 Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of LVIAs, feasibility studies, and landscape assessments for a wide variety of developments.
* Contribute creatively to the design and delivery of landscape proposals, masterplans, and planning applications.
* Work collaboratively with planners, architects, and other team members across disciplines.
* Liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, presenting design proposals and advice.
* Mentor junior team members and support their development.
* Help to shape best practices and promote sustainability in design.
✅ What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 5 years' experience in landscape architecture, including demonstrable expertise in LVIAs.
* A degree in Landscape Architecture and CMLI (Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute) status, or working towards chartership.
* Strong knowledge of relevant UK planning policies and environmental standards.
* Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to lead meetings and present work to clients and consultees.
* Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp; GIS experience is a bonus).
* A creative, proactive mindset and a genuine passion for thoughtful, impactful landscape design.
🎁 What’s on Offer
* Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
* Holidays: 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Benefits: Private medical insurance
* A welcoming and professional working environment
* Ongoing opportunities for career progression and professional development
* The chance to work in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, contributing to projects that shape both urban and rural landscapes