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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. The team is currently looking to strengthen, with a particular focus around Senior level, although there is flexibility depending on experience and the studio continues to evolve as new opportunities arise.
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. If you have followed Planit and the work they produce, we have a strong working relationship with the team and are well placed to introduce individuals across their studios, with a sign on bonus available for candidates placed through us.
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. The team is currently looking to strengthen, with a focus around Graduate level, although there is flexibility depending on experience as the studio continues to evolve, and we continue to work closely with them as new opportunities arise.
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. The team is currently looking to strengthen, with a focus around Graduate level and LVIA experience, although there is flexibility depending on background as opportunities evolve.
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. We work closely with the team across their offices and regularly support them with hires in landscape planning and assessment, with flexibility around level.
- 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. We work closely with the team and regularly support them with hires across their studios, with flexibility around level.
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. We know the team well and regularly support them with hiring.
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. We stay in touch with the team and often connect them with people who are a good fit.
- 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. We have a good relationship with the team and help introduce people to them when the right fit comes up.
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. We stay in touch with the team and often connect them with people looking to build their experience in this area.
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. We know the team well and often introduce people to them when the right opportunity comes up.
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. We know the team well and regularly connect them with people looking to develop within a technically strong, design-focused setting.