Senior Garden Designer​/Landscape Architect

Senior Garden Designer / Landscape Architect

Location:

Notting Hill, Greater London, United Kingdom. Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the London studio.

Job type:
Senior. Competitive salary, bonus, profit share, and comprehensive benefits.

• Lead landscape and garden design projects from initial concept through to construction and completion.
• Produce high-quality design packages, technical drawings, and planting plans.
• Manage client relationships and act as primary point of contact throughout projects.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, programmes, and site implementation.
• Mentor, support, and develop junior designers within the team.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the business.
• Travel throughout the UK and internationally as required.

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Garden Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 6–8+ years’ experience delivering high-quality landscape or garden design projects.
• Exceptional design ability from concept development through to technical detailing and construction documentation.
• Strong horticultural knowledge with a passion for naturalistic and ecological planting design.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Experience managing clients, contractors, consultants, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead projects confidently, and mentor junior team members.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of a successful design practice.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) status welcomed but not essential.

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Potential profit share opportunity.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional birthday leave, and enhanced holiday entitlement linked to length of service.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days per week in the London studio.
• Flexible working environment.
• Company laptop and mobile phone where required.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Research trips and visits to exceptional gardens and landscape projects.
• Genuine opportunity to influence and grow within an ambitious and expanding design practice.