Senior Landscape Architect

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £39,000 – £47000 + £3,000 London Allowance

Full-time, Permanent

Shape the Future of the Built and Natural Environment

If you’re passionate about tackling biodiversity loss and climate challenges through thoughtful, innovative design, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to lead and deliver exciting, diverse projects that balance environmental sensitivity with creative vision. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that works across both urban and rural environments, delivering outcomes that benefit people, nature, and communities.

The Company

Our client believes in doing things differently. They prioritise innovation over convention, value genuine collaboration, and celebrate successes together.

They also invest in their people—not only through professional development and career growth, but also through an industry-leading 4-day working week with full-time pay, giving you more time for the things you love outside of work.

This is a team that cares for its people, clients, and communities, striving to leave a lasting positive impact.

The Role

As Senior Landscape Architect, you will:

• Shape development proposals from inception to completion, placing landscape planning at the forefront.
• Deliver high-quality reporting, including LVAs, LVIAs, EIAs, feasibility studies, and strategic landscape proposals.
• Provide expert due diligence advice on landscape character and visual matters.
• Collaborate with in-house ecology, green/blue infrastructure, and arboriculture teams for integrated project solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, statutory bodies, and LPAs.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing.
• Contribute to business development and explore opportunities for winning new work.

About You

You’re a creative, solutions-focused professional who thrives on variety and collaboration. You bring technical expertise, design vision, and a commitment to delivering projects that respect and enhance the environment.

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience, ideally CMLI or on the Pathway to Chartership.
• Proven experience in LVIAs and LVAs, with strong mitigation and landscape design skills.
• EIA experience and a strong grasp of UK legislative and planning policy frameworks.
• Skilled in project management and client engagement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring colleagues.
• Track record in business development.
• Involvement in Public Inquiry work.

What’s on Offer

• 4-day working week with full-time pay.
• Competitive salary + London allowance.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Career progression and professional development support.
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where creativity, sustainability, and work-life balance go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.

Email hannah@cleantechtalent.co.uk to apply or request more information.

CleanTech Talent are acting as the hiring agency for this position.