Job Description:

Landscape Architect - Newcastle upon Tyne

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Landscape Architect to join a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Newcastle. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic landscape team delivering a wide range of projects across the UK, spanning residential, commercial, infrastructure, education, energy, and public realm sectors. This role is suited to an individual with strong design capability, technical understanding, and a collaborative approach who is looking to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to all stages of landscape projects, from initial concept design through to planning, detailed design, and delivery. They will work closely with planners, engineers, ecologists, and other environmental specialists to produce creative and practical landscape solutions.

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Pension scheme

• Professional membership support and funded training

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Regular social and team-building events
  
  

• Preparing landscape designs, masterplans, and visual presentations

• Producing landscape planning and assessment work where required

• Assisting with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)

• Developing detailed planting plans and hard landscape specifications

• Supporting project delivery across a broad portfolio of sectors

• Liaising with clients, consultants, and local authorities

• Contributing to site visits, surveys, and project meetings

• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
  
  

• Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

• Chartered status or working toward chartership desirable

• Experience within a consultancy or landscape practice environment

• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp

• Good report writing and presentation skills

• Strong design, communication, and organisational abilities

• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet project deadlines

• Full UK driving licence desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a Landscape Architect seeking to develop their career within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

Interested in hearing more about the role? Please contact Ashleigh Garner from Penguin Recruitment.