Landscape Architect at Braintree District Council, Braintree

Are you a creative Landscape Architect ready to shape communities across Braintree? Braintree District Council has an exciting Landscape Architect opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £37,896 to £47,001 per annum

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

About Us:

Braintree District Council is an ambitious and dynamic local authority serving one of the fastest growing districts in the East of England. With three thriving towns, proximity to London just 45 minutes away, and strategic location between Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports, the Council has a strong track record for delivery and an excellent reputation within the business community. We are committed to creating an engaged workforce that understands our strategy and actively contributes to positive change in local communities.

Landscape Architect - The Role:

You will join our Programme Management and Delivery Team, working on a diverse range of community-focused public realm, open space, environmental and active travel improvement projects. From initial concept and community consultation through to construction and completion, you will be involved in every stage of project delivery. Your work will improve parks and green spaces, enhance public realm areas and develop cycle routes, funded through Section 106 agreements and capital investment programmes.

Landscape Architect - Key Responsibilities:

- Develop project briefs for landscape and environmental improvement schemes

- Produce creative and practical landscape designs from concept through to detailed construction drawings

- Lead community and stakeholder engagement activities

- Manage procurement, tendering and contract processes

- Project manage landscape, public realm and environmental improvement projects

- Manage external consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers

- Provide professional advice on technical, contractual, design and health and safety matters

- Support promotion of completed projects and encourage community involvement

Landscape Architect - You:

- Are a Chartered Landscape Architect or working towards chartered status

- Have experience delivering landscape, public realm or environmental improvement projects

- Can demonstrate strong design skills from concept development through to technical delivery

- Have experience of tendering, procurement and contract management

- Have knowledge of relevant planning, environmental and health and safety legislation

- Are an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

- Can travel independently and reliably throughout Braintree District to attend meetings, undertake site visits and monitor works

Benefits:

- Flexible working and hybrid working arrangements available subject to business need

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all employees

- Employee discounts at local businesses

- Employee recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

Interviews: 30th November 2026

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