Principal Landscape Architect

Fpcr Environment & Design Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary environment and design practice in Sheffield is seeking a Principal or Associate Landscape Architect to support varied projects in landscape design and masterplanning. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant postgraduate qualification and over 8 years of experience, with strong abilities in project management and collaboration. The role offers a salary range of £40k to £55k plus benefits such as flexible working, pension contributions, and an employee ownership model.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Health cash plan

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Discretionary annual tax-free bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Ability to supervise and manage junior staff.
• UK driving licence and access to a private car for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support projects involving strategic and detailed landscape design.
• Collaborate with Architects, Ecologists, and Arboriculturists.
• Manage and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Experience in LVIA and Landscape Planning

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

2D CAD software skills (e.g., Vectorworks)

Strong communication skills

Project management abilities

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Vectorworks

Job description

Overview

Principal or Associate Landscape Architect

Posted Date
20-01-26

Location
Sheffield

Department
Landscape

Positions
1

We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal or Associate Landscape Architect to join our expanding team in Sheffield. We are seeking talented individuals to help support the continued growth of the practice, working on a wide variety of projects involving strategic and detailed landscape design and implementation, masterplanning, landscape and visual impact assessment and public realm design across the UK.

You will be part of a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team of Landscape Architects, working closely with our Architects, Ecologists, and Arboriculturists. Our collaborative and joined-up approach consistently delivers design and environmental excellence for clients across many sectors.

The Sheffield office opened in 2022 with a growing team of Landscape Architects and Ecologists. This is an exciting time to join the friendly and supportive Sheffield landscape team with opportunities to manage and mentor junior members and help with continued growth throughout Yorkshire and the north.

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities and experience:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification, with 8 or more years professional experience.
• Be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Experience in LVIA and Landscape Planning.
• Experience of concept design, detailed landscape design and masterplanning would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Highly skilled in 2D CAD software, including Vectorworks or a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate the ability to think creatively to innovate and problem-solve collaboratively.
• A strong communicator with excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and manage more junior staff, where they are supporting you to produce work.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritise and work on multiple projects and tasks effectively.
• UK driving licence with access to (or willingness to obtain) a private car for site visits.

SALARY

The salary range is £40k to £55k. Salary offered will be based on experience. Bonuses are paid in addition to this.

ABOUT FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR are an award winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work. This is an exciting time to join our company as we very recently completed our transition to an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits for our employees.

BENEFITS

Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment and access a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, compressed working week, pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a health cash plan, salary sacrifice car scheme and bike-to-work scheme. We are an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits to our staff, and allowing us to pay a discretionary annual tax-free bonus. (For a full list of benefits, please request a copy of our Benefits Brochure).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is subject to change, depending on level of interest. If you are interested in a position with us, an early application is advised. These will be reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for the deadline.

DIRECT APPLICANT BONUS

Successful applicants who apply directly (not via a recruitment consultant) will be eligible for a bonus, which will be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period. More information available on request.

INTERESTED? To apply please submit a cover letter, portfolio and CV.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK.