Landscape Architect or Garden Designer

We have an opportunity for a Landscape Architect or Garden Designer to join the design team at Rob Hardy & Co, based in ouroffice on the beautiful Harewood estate.

We are happy to considerpart time or full time, or perhaps even on a freelance basis. The ideal candidate is a creative person who is motivated, enthusiastic and an organised team player – someone who is keen to build the team’s reputation for excellence.

A good knowledge of Vectorworks is required. We appreciate that you may have been trained in an

alternative CAD software, so we would provide the support to enable you to transition to Vectorworks.

You will play a key role in our design team alongside our Project Support with main duties to support

Rob and work alongside the employed and freelance designers that form our team.

We are a passionate and collaborative team, and you must be able to work to the highest standard, delivering projects on time and to the quality that our clients have come to expect.

• Create beautiful and compelling designs that satisfy a range of clients
• Manage designs from start to finish, communicating with the client and our team
• Work to project timescales to ensure the design process is prompt and efficient
• Help develop processes and techniques alongside the team

• Design well-annotated 2D concept plans using Vectorworks
• Prepare master plans and construction details using Vectorworks
• Work effectively with different teams individuals, and attend site visits when required
• Keep pace with new products, materials, design ideas and current trends
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and attention to detail in all aspects of the role
• Look for opportunities for continual improvement in all that we do

• Fully qualified landscape designer, landscape architect or experienced garden designer
• Excellent standards of design and presentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of construction and materials
• Solid organisational and planning skills
• Ideally will have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Garden Design
• Knowledge and experience of Vectorworks
• Knowledge of creating visuals in Adobe Photoshop

To discuss further, please email , attaching your portfolio and outlining your salary expectations, or call us on  to arrange a conversation with Rob.