Principal Landscape Architect​/Landscape Planner

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

We are seeking suitably qualified Principal Landscape Architect and Landscape Planners with a diverse track record to join the UK Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and abroad.

• Being an integral part of a vibrant, ambitious and friendly team.
• As a Landscape Planner you would lead, author and co‑coordinate Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• In a Landscape Architect role you would lead on design projects, including urban realm and mixed‑use developments, through all LI/RIBA stages, generally working in a BIM level 2 environment.
• Support the continued development of our relationships with existing and new clients in public and private sectors.
• Preparation of bids, from small to complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Lead, manage and delegate project work to junior members of the team.
• Client facing role, involving design advice, leading workshops and stakeholder events.
• Joining internal multi‑disciplinary working groups promoting innovation, excellence and thought leadership.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• An established Landscape Planning track record delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments, and/or;
• An established Landscape Design track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects. This would include initial site analysis and design strategies through to concept and detailed design stages including the production of detailed plans, schedules and specifications.
• Technical know‑how, and experience of managing landscape design during the construction phase.
• Experience of understanding client requirements and developing scope and fee proposals.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups bring together employees…