Todd Longstaffe-Gowan Landscape Design is hiring a landscape architect to join its team in London.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic junior designer (one year plus) to join us on a permanent basis in our busy and creative studio in Farringdon starting in January 2025. We work in diverse places and at all scales – from the design of a new museum garden in New York to the refurbishment and new design of extensive gardens for a large new country hotel to the installation of exquisite town gardens in London and country estates across the world. Our studio is a relaxed environment where we spend our time conjuring designs that stray from the typical, challenge the norm and introduce elements of eccentricity and flair wherever possible.

About the role

you must demonstrate a working knowledge of the design process and project brief, supporting the preparation of project deliverables from concept stage through to completion
assist in developing high quality concept designs and detailed packages for projects of all scales
manage third parties and other consultants according to the needs of the project
act as a team player, supporting our small team in whatever way is needed – no one day is the same!
respond to clients and consultants when needed
provide support to senior team members with client presentations and meetings
have an understanding of project budgets and a willingness to develop their knowledge of project finances
have a good understanding of the UK planning law

About you:

passionate about design
enjoy collaborating with many different skilled professionals, from architects to fabricators, plant nurseries to engineers
a degree in a relevant field or equivalent certification or skill level
experience working within a design studio is preferable, but exceptional graduates will be considered
you love getting your pencils out and sketching ideas
a good understanding of technology, we work with the usual software (AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, MS Word, Excel, SketchUp Rhino and Revit)
excellent written and verbal communication skills – a high level of attention to detail
someone who is confident talking to all, from clients to labourers
eligibility to work within the UK

Desirable:

experience working with listed buildings and within heritage settings
a good understanding of plant specification and a comprehensive plant knowledge
experience of 3D modelling and BIM management – Revit and Rhino would be desirable

In return for this we offer:

a competitive salary depending on experience
a relaxed working environment in Farringdon, minutes away from Exmouth Market
a flexible approach to working from home. We expect you to be in the office three days a week, you will be provided with your own laptop
support for those wishing to undertake their chartership
the opportunity to travel around the country and possibly the world depending on project requirements.

If you feel like you fit the bill – please submit a short CV and portfolio via the ‘apply for job’ button with the subject ‘landscape architect – job application’.

We will continue to interview candidates until this position is filled.

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