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A creative landscape and garden design practice based in Sussex, best suited to those travelling by car, with some regional rail access from across the South East. The studio is known for delivering visually distinctive, high-end projects across private gardens, public realm and commercial work, with a strong emphasis on design quality, detailing and sustainability. As a smaller team, the environment allows for close collaboration and direct involvement across all stages of a project, from early concept through to delivery, with regular client interaction. The practice promotes a collaborative way of working and highlights flexibility and a balanced approach to project delivery. There is a strong focus on developing design capability, making it a good fit for those looking to build a portfolio of high-quality, bespoke work.
A well-established, design-led multidisciplinary practice working across landscape architecture, urban design and environmental assessment, with studios in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and London. Their offices are typically centrally located within each city, offering good access by public transport and making them a practical option for candidates across multiple regions. The wider team is made up of around 70 people, with a strong landscape presence across the business and a collaborative approach between studios. Their work spans major regeneration, infrastructure and public realm projects, combining design and landscape planning, including LVIA and environmental assessment. The practice places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary working and regenerative design, offering exposure to a wide variety of project types and scales. As a team, they provide a supportive environment with opportunities to develop both technically and creatively. They are currently looking to strengthen the team, with a particular focus around Landscape Architect level and LVIA experience, although there is flexibility depending on background as opportunities evolve.
A well-established, design-led landscape architecture practice with studios in London and Milan, known for delivering high-end, detail-focused projects across private estates, public realm and prestigious international developments. Their London studio is based in central London, with excellent access via Underground and mainline rail connections, making it a practical commute from across the city as well as surrounding areas such as Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire. The practice has built a strong reputation for refined, design-driven work, with a clear emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship and the delivery of high-quality landscapes. Projects are typically design-led rather than planning-focused, offering the opportunity to be involved in concept development, detailed design and project delivery within a collaborative studio environment. This makes it particularly appealing to those looking to develop strong design and technical skills while working alongside experienced designers.
A Glasgow-based landscape architecture and environmental assessment consultancy specialising in landscape planning, LVIA and EIA work across infrastructure, energy and development projects throughout the UK. The practice operates from a single city centre office on St Vincent Place, within a few minutes walk of Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations, as well as Buchanan Street subway and bus links, making it easily accessible from across the city and surrounding areas. The team is relatively small, with around 10 to 20 people, creating a focused and specialist working environment. Their work is firmly assessment-led rather than design-focused, providing a technically driven setting where team members develop strong skills in landscape and visual assessment, analysis and report writing within planning and EIA frameworks. The team works closely with a range of consultants and clients, contributing to projects at both local and national scale. This makes it a good fit for those who enjoy the analytical side of landscape architecture and are looking to build structured experience within a specialist consultancy.
A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy providing planning, design and environmental services, with offices across the UK including London, Bristol, Cirencester, Birmingham and Lichfield among others. Their offices are a mix of city centre and regional locations, with London and Birmingham offering strong public transport connections, while locations such as Cirencester and Lichfield are typically better suited to those comfortable with car-based commuting. The business employs a large team of over 300 people nationally, with an established landscape and environmental assessment group working across a wide range of development, infrastructure and energy projects. Their landscape work is primarily planning-led, with a strong focus on LVIA, TVIA and environmental assessment, often supporting projects through planning and appeal stages within sensitive landscapes. This creates a technically focused environment with opportunities to develop reporting expertise, contribute to complex projects and take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative consultancy setting.
- Churchman Thornhill Finch
A design-led landscape architecture practice working across urban design, public realm and strategic development projects, with studios in London and Bristol. Their London studio is centrally located with strong Underground and mainline rail connections, making it easily accessible from across the city and surrounding areas, while the Bristol office offers a well-connected base in the South West. The practice has a team of around 25 to 30 people, creating a collaborative studio environment with a strong mix of experience across the team. Their work is firmly design-focused, with an emphasis on placemaking, masterplanning and detailed landscape design rather than landscape planning or LVIA. This provides a creative setting where team members can develop both design and technical skills while working closely with experienced colleagues on a range of live projects. The studio environment supports ongoing development through exposure to different project stages and collaboration across disciplines.
An award-winning landscape architecture practice based in Hampshire, working across landscape planning, design and construction stages on a wide range of projects. The office is best suited to those travelling by car, with free on-site parking available, and operates a hybrid working pattern with a mix of studio and remote working alongside flexible hours. The team is relatively small, with around 13 people, creating a collaborative and inclusive studio environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute beyond project work, including areas such as sustainability, marketing and internal initiatives. Their work spans both planning and design, offering a balanced mix of creative and technical involvement across projects, making it a good fit for those who enjoy variety and exposure to different stages of delivery. The practice places a strong emphasis on professional development, with structured support, CPD opportunities and regular team engagement.
A design-led landscape architecture practice based in Newcastle upon Tyne, specialising in place-focused work across education, regeneration and nature-based environments. The studio is centrally located within the city and well connected by rail, Metro and bus routes, making it easily accessible from across Newcastle and the wider North East. The team is relatively small, with around 10 to 15 people, creating a collaborative studio environment with a strong emphasis on design thinking and placemaking. Their work is primarily design-led, with a focus on shaping meaningful places rather than landscape planning or LVIA, offering involvement in concept development, masterplanning and detailed design across a range of projects. The studio environment supports close working between team members, with opportunities to contribute ideas and be involved in projects from an early stage. As a smaller practice, there is a more personal and inclusive feel to the team, with an emphasis on open communication and shared input across projects.
- Open Spaces Landscape & Arboricultural Consultants
An established multidisciplinary practice based in Essex, providing landscape architecture, arboricultural and ecological services across a wide range of projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation. The office is based in a well-connected part of Essex, with access via Greater Anglia rail services into London Liverpool Street and surrounding towns, alongside local bus routes, although day to day travel is often supported by car use, particularly for site visits and travel between projects. The team is small, with around 7 people, creating a hands-on working environment where individuals are involved across multiple aspects of projects. Their work spans both design and landscape planning, including LVIA, detailed soft landscape design, tree and habitat assessments and planning support, offering a good balance between creative and technical input. This provides variety and the opportunity to gain experience across different project stages within a single role. As a smaller practice, the studio offers a more personal and supportive working environment, with close collaboration across the team and the chance to take on responsibility early.
A large multidisciplinary environmental consultancy operating internationally, with a strong network of offices across the UK in major cities and regional hubs. Their offices are typically well located and offer good access by public transport, providing flexibility for candidates across different regions. The wider business employs several thousand people globally, with well-established teams covering landscape, planning and environmental disciplines. Their landscape work is primarily planning-led, with a strong focus on LVIA, EIA and environmental assessment across infrastructure, energy, residential and major development projects. This creates a technically focused environment with consistent project flow and the opportunity to work on large, complex schemes as part of multidisciplinary teams. As a larger consultancy, there is a clear structure for professional development, alongside access to experienced colleagues and a wide range of projects across the UK. The team continues to grow across their offices, with ongoing demand for landscape planning and assessment skills.
A small multidisciplinary practice based in Shropshire, working across landscape architecture, ecology and arboriculture with a strong environmental focus. The office is best suited to those travelling by car, with access via local bus routes linking to nearby rail services, making it workable for candidates commuting from surrounding towns and rural areas. The team is made up of around 11 people across landscape and ecology, creating a collaborative working environment where individuals are involved across a wide range of projects. Their work spans community greenspace design, strategic masterplanning, heritage and visitor gateway schemes, play spaces and woodland creation, often combining design input with ecological thinking. This provides a good balance between creative and technical work, with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully across different stages of projects. As a smaller practice, the studio offers a supportive and inclusive environment, with close team interaction and the chance to take on responsibility and have a visible impact.
An employee-owned multidisciplinary design practice working across architecture, landscape architecture and urban design, with studios across the UK including Bristol, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Cardiff. Their offices are typically well located within city centres, offering good access by public transport and making them accessible from across their respective regions. The wider practice has a team of over 300 people, with a well-established landscape team working closely alongside architects and urban designers in a collaborative studio environment. Their landscape work is largely design-led, with a strong technical component, often involving detailed design, delivery stages and BIM-led workflows across larger schemes such as campuses, regeneration and mixed-use developments. This creates an environment suited to those who enjoy developing technical skills alongside design input within multidisciplinary teams. As an employee-owned practice, there is a shared approach across the business, with a focus on collaboration and collective contribution.
An established landscape architecture practice based in Warwickshire, working across a wide range of projects including large-scale development, infrastructure, commercial, residential and education schemes. The office is best suited to those travelling by car, reflecting its more regional setting, and supporting access to project sites as part of day to day work. The team is made up of around 10 landscape architects, creating a collaborative studio environment where individuals are involved across all stages of projects, from early concept through to detailed design and delivery. Their work is design-led with a strong technical emphasis, focusing on practical, buildable solutions and consistent delivery standards. This provides a good balance between creative input and technical development, with opportunities to take ownership of work while being supported by experienced directors. The practice places a clear emphasis on training, CPD and long-term development, creating a supportive environment for those looking to grow within a well-established team.
A large multidisciplinary architecture and design practice with studios across the UK, including London, Manchester and Surrey. Their offices are typically well located within city and regional centres, offering good access by public transport and making them accessible from across their respective regions. The wider practice employs over 300 people, with an established landscape team of around 10 to 20 landscape architects working closely alongside architects and urban designers. Their work is primarily design-led, with a focus on large-scale housing, regeneration and mixed-use developments, providing exposure to projects at scale within integrated, multidisciplinary teams. This creates an environment where landscape architects are involved throughout the design and delivery process, contributing to coordinated schemes across disciplines. As a well-established practice, there is a clear emphasis on professional development, with access to training, support and longer-term career progression within a stable and well-resourced business.
A London-based, design-led landscape architecture, urban design and ecology studio, known for delivering contemporary public realm and mixed-use development projects across the UK. The studio is based in central East London, within easy reach of Old Street and Liverpool Street stations, making it highly accessible via Underground, Overground and mainline rail connections across London and the South East. The team is relatively small, with around 15 to 20 people, creating a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on creative thinking and shared input across projects. Their work is firmly design-led, with a focus on urban regeneration, public realm and integrated development schemes, often working closely with architects and wider consultant teams. This provides a fast-paced studio setting with exposure to projects at scale and the opportunity to develop both design and technical skills, including BIM-led workflows, with Revit commonly used across projects. As a practice, they promote a collaborative and open working culture, and more recently have transitioned to an
employee-owned structure, reinforcing a shared approach across the team.
An independent landscape architecture practice with studios in Hampshire and London, delivering work across landscape architecture, masterplanning and urban design. The Hampshire office is better suited to those travelling by car, reflecting its more regional setting, while the London studio offers strong public transport connections and is easily accessible from across the city. The team is relatively small, creating a collaborative studio environment where individuals are involved across all stages of projects, from concept and planning through to delivery and aftercare. Their work is primarily design-led, spanning residential, mixed-use and public realm projects, with a strong emphasis on creating context-driven landscapes and working closely with clients and wider consultant teams. The studio promotes a friendly and supportive working culture, with a focus on collaboration, learning and professional development, alongside a flexible approach that supports work-life balance. This creates an environment where team members can take on responsibility, develop their skills and contribute to the wider direction of the practice.
A multidisciplinary consultancy working across planning, architecture and landscape, with offices in Truro and Exeter. Both offices are centrally located and easy to reach by local rail and bus routes, making them a practical option for anyone based across Cornwall and Devon. The team is relatively small, with around 20 people, which means you’re likely to be involved across a range of projects and gain exposure to different aspects of the work. Their landscape work leans more towards planning and assessment, with a strong focus on LVIA and supporting development proposals, alongside some design input across residential and commercial schemes. This creates a steady flow of work and suits people who enjoy the technical side of landscape architecture, particularly reporting and planning stages. The studio has a friendly, down to earth feel, with good collaboration between disciplines and the chance to build experience across different parts of a project.
- Re-form Landscape Architecture
An employee-owned landscape architecture practice with studios in Leeds and Manchester, working across both design and landscape planning. Both offices are centrally located and easy to get to by public transport, making them a practical option for people based across each city and surrounding areas. The team sits in the mid-size range, around 20 people, which gives a good mix of support, collaboration and project variety without feeling overly corporate. Their work covers both planning and design, with a strong presence in LVIA alongside infrastructure, energy, residential and mixed-use projects, creating a balance between technical and creative work. As an employee-owned practice, there is more visibility across the business and a shared sense of involvement in how the studio operates. They offer a supportive working environment, with scope for progression and the chance to play a more active role in shaping projects and parts of the business.
A London-based landscape architecture, urban design and interior design studio, working across development, regeneration and public realm projects. The studio is based in central London around the Waterloo area, with strong underground and mainline rail connections, making it easy to get to from across the city and surrounding areas. The team is relatively small, which means individuals tend to get involved across different stages of projects rather than focusing on just one part. Their work is design-led, with a focus on creating well-considered urban spaces and working closely with architects and other consultants. This gives a good mix of creative and technical experience, from early ideas through to delivery. The studio has a friendly and approachable feel, with a focus on learning and development, particularly for those working towards chartership. They offer a supportive environment with exposure to live projects and the chance to take on more responsibility over time.
An award-winning landscape and urban design practice with studios in London and Birmingham, working on large-scale, design-led projects across masterplanning, infrastructure and new settlements. Both offices are centrally located and easy to get to by public transport, making them accessible from across each city and surrounding areas. The practice has a well-established team, with a growing landscape planning group working alongside designers, so projects tend to blend LVIA and planning work into the design process rather than treating it as a separate exercise. This gives a good mix of technical and creative involvement, often on larger, more strategic schemes. The studio has a collaborative and down to earth feel, with people working closely across disciplines and getting involved in different parts of projects. They offer a strong overall package, including flexible working, support for development and progression, and a range of day to day perks such as free breakfasts and regular company socials. The Birmingham office also benefits from access to an on-site gym with a free membership.
- Aspect Landscape Planning Ltd
A landscape planning consultancy based in Banbury, specialising in landscape and visual impact assessment and supporting development projects across the UK. The office is set in a business park location, so it’s generally better suited to those travelling by car, particularly from surrounding areas in Oxfordshire and the Midlands. The team is relatively small, with around 15 people, which means individuals tend to get involved across a range of projects and work closely with more experienced colleagues. Their work is mainly planning-led, with a strong focus on LVIA, development support and input into planning appeals, often across residential, commercial and renewable energy schemes. This creates a steady flow of work, particularly around reporting, assessment and coordination. The studio has a friendly and supportive feel, with a focus on helping people develop and build experience over time. It’s a good environment for those who enjoy the technical side of landscape architecture and want to be part of a specialist team.
A multidisciplinary landscape, planning and masterplanning practice with studios in London and Hampshire, working across a wide range of projects from residential and regeneration schemes through to large scale strategic development. The London studio is easy to get to by public transport, while the Hampshire office is more suited to those travelling by car. The team is around 50 people, bringing together landscape architects, planners and urban designers, which allows projects to be developed with input from different disciplines throughout. Their work blends planning and design, with LVIA, masterplanning and placemaking all feeding into the same process rather than being treated separately. This creates a good mix of technical and creative work, often on larger, more strategic schemes. The studio has a friendly and collaborative feel, with a strong focus on design quality, sustainability and creating places that work well for people. As an employee-owned practice, there’s also a sense of shared involvement across the business, alongside opportunities to take on responsibility, influence projects and progress over time. They offer a supportive environment with good exposure to projects, flexibility in how people work and a clear path for development as part of a growing team.
A large multidisciplinary consultancy operating globally, with a wide network of offices across the UK in major cities and regional hubs. Their offices are generally well located and easy to get to by public transport, giving flexibility depending on where someone is based. The wider business employs several thousand people, with established teams across landscape, planning, engineering and environmental disciplines working together on major infrastructure, energy and development projects. Their landscape work leans more towards planning, with a strong focus on LVIA, EIA and supporting large scale schemes as part of bigger multidisciplinary teams. This creates a steady flow of work and the chance to get involved in complex, high profile projects. The working environment is more structured, which suits people who like clear processes and support around them, along with the opportunity to take on responsibility within larger teams. They are also known for offering a strong overall benefits package, alongside good training, progression opportunities and the backing of a large global business.
An established design-led landscape architecture practice with studios in Cardiff and Bristol, working across a mix of regeneration, masterplanning and placemaking projects. Both offices are centrally located and easy to get to by public transport, making them accessible from across South Wales and the South West. The team sits in the small to mid-size range, which means people tend to get involved across a variety of projects and work closely with others across both locations. Their work is design-led, with a focus on shaping places from early stages through to delivery, often working closely with clients and wider consultant teams. The studio has a friendly and approachable feel, with a focus on good design and collaboration. They offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to take on responsibility, alongside flexible working, ongoing development support and a good balance between project work and team culture.
- Hankinson Duckett Associates
A multidisciplinary environmental and landscape consultancy based in Oxfordshire, working across landscape planning, LVIA and environmental assessment on a wide range of development projects. The office is set in a more rural location, so it’s generally better suited to those travelling by car, particularly from nearby towns and surrounding areas. The team is relatively small at around 20 people, which means people tend to get involved across different projects and work closely with more experienced colleagues. Their work is mainly planning-led, with a strong focus on landscape and visual assessment, reporting and supporting development proposals through the planning process. This creates a steady flow of work and suits those who enjoy the more technical side of landscape architecture. The studio has a friendly and supportive feel, with a focus on helping people develop and build experience over time. They offer a structured environment with good support, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to take on more responsibility as confidence grows, along with a stable workload and a team that works closely together day to day.
A multidisciplinary environmental consultancy with offices across the UK, including Basingstoke, Brighton, Hertfordshire, Sheffield and Tewkesbury. Their offices are a mix of city and regional locations, so generally easy to get to by public transport, although some are better suited to those travelling by car. The team is well established, with around 70 to 90 people across the business, bringing together landscape, ecology, heritage and planning expertise. Their landscape work leans more towards planning, with a strong focus on LVIA, environmental assessment and supporting development projects, often across infrastructure, residential and strategic schemes. This creates a steady flow of technical work and a good level of project variety. The studio has a friendly and approachable feel, with teams working closely together across disciplines. They offer a supportive environment with good exposure to projects, ongoing development opportunities and a solid benefits package, alongside the stability of a well-established consultancy.
A small landscape architecture practice working across both planning and design, mainly in London and the South East. They’re based in Canterbury with a London presence, and both are easy enough to get to by train depending on where you’re coming from. The team is currently made up of 8 people so it’s the kind of place where you’re not boxed into one thing, you’ll get involved across projects and work closely with the more experienced members of the team. Their work covers a mix of landscape planning and design, with a strong focus on sustainability and creating spaces that feel right in their setting. It gives a nice balance between the technical side and the creative side, rather than leaning too heavily one way. It’s a friendly, down to earth team, collaborative, and a good environment to learn in if you want to build experience across different parts of the job. They offer good exposure to projects, support as you develop and the chance to take on more responsibility as you go.
- TEP – The Environment Partnership
A multidisciplinary consultancy with offices across the UK including Warrington, Market Harborough, Gateshead, London and Cornwall. Their offices are a mix of city and regional locations, generally accessible by public transport, although some are better suited to those travelling by car depending on the location. The team is well established, with around 160 people across the business, bringing together landscape architects, planners, ecologists and environmental specialists. Their work spans planning, design and environmental services, with a strong focus on landscape planning, assessment and supporting development projects, alongside design input across a wide range of sectors. This creates a steady flow of work and a good level of variety, often as part of multidisciplinary teams. The studio has a friendly and collaborative feel, with a clear emphasis on learning, development and supporting people as they progress. They offer a well-structured environment with strong backing in terms of training, wellbeing support and long-term development, along with the stability of a well-established consultancy.