Senior Landscape Architect

Job Overview
A Senior Landscape Architect is required to lead landscape projects within a growing design practice in Brighton and Hove. This role suits an experienced landscape professional with strong residential project experience, technical knowledge and confident client communication. You will manage bespoke private residential schemes, alongside selected public realm and design-led projects, from concept through completion. Working closely with the Practice Director, you will oversee project delivery, act as the primary client contact and support junior team members.

Role & Responsibilities
You will take responsibility for project leadership, design quality, client relationships and coordinated delivery across active landscape projects.

• Lead projects from concept through completion
• Manage clients, consultants and project information
• Review technical drawings and design packages
• Attend client meetings and site visits
• Mentor and support junior team members

You will also contribute to design reviews, project planning, studio processes and improvements to delivery consistency.

Skills & Experience Required
Applicants must have at least five years of professional landscape architecture or landscape design experience, with a portfolio demonstrating completed high-end residential projects.

• Strong project leadership and delivery experience
• Confident client and consultant communication
• Excellent technical and drawing review skills
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or advanced CAD skills
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle access

Previous mentoring experience is required. Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and AI tool knowledge would be beneficial, although chartered status is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Future profit share opportunity
• Hybrid working
• 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Professional development is provided. Relocation assistance or visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates.

About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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