Principal Landscape Architect

Company Description

The Urbanists specialize in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture and town planning, blending creativity with strategic thinking to develop places that people feel good about. By balancing innovative ideas with a strong business case, The Urbanists ensure projects are practical and implementable. With a proven track record of consistent project delivery, their methods reflect a commitment to creating sustainable and vibrant communities.

As an Employy Owned Company, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Principal Landscape Architect based in the City of Bristol, with the flexibility to work remotely as needed. The Principal Landscape Architect will lead on key landscape design and planning projects, providing innovative and practical strategies to develop vibrant public and private spaces.

• Prepare design plans and documentation.
• Lead project teams and manage timelines.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct site evaluations and assessments.
• Ensure project goals align with the broader vision of sustainable and successful urban environments.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team.

• Experience in landscape architecture, urban design, and master planning.
• Strong skills in conceptual design, spatial planning, and creative problem solving.
• Proficiency in design and visualization tools such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling software.
• Ability to lead projects, manage timelines, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage with stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of sustainable design principles and environmental practices in landscape architecture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• A degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is desirable).
• Professional accreditation (e.g., chartered membership of the Landscape Institute or similar) is highly desirable.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning