Team Lead Landscape Architect – Green & Blue Infrastructure
Location: UK (Hybrid/Flexible)
Level: Team Lead
Experience: 8+ years
Overview
A well-established, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead its Green & Blue Infrastructure capability. This is a senior role with responsibility for project delivery, team leadership, and contributing to the ongoing development of landscape and environmental design services.
The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, supporting nature-based solutions, climate-resilient design, and integrated landscape strategies.
Responsibilities
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Lead and manage a landscape and green infrastructure team
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Deliver projects through LI/RIBA design stages, from early strategy to technical design and delivery
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Oversee the preparation of landscape masterplans, green/blue infrastructure plans and detailed design packages
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Coordinate landscape input within multi-disciplinary project teams
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Act as a key client contact and support business development activity
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Manage workflows, resourcing and project delivery performance
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Review, mentor and support the professional development of team members
Requirements
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8+ years’ professional experience in landscape architecture
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Postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture (or related discipline)
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Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (or equivalent)
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Proven experience leading landscape and/or green infrastructure projects
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Strong understanding of the UK planning system
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Experience across all design stages, including tendering and site involvement
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Confident client-facing and collaborative working style
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Strong design, technical and graphic communication skills
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Revit desirable)
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Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
Desirable
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Masterplanning or urban design experience
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Experience with green infrastructure standards or accreditation
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Strong interest in ecology, planting design and nature-based solutions
The Offer
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Senior leadership role with clear progression
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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Competitive salary and benefits package
