Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
You're a Landscape Architect who takes pride in creating thoughtful, technically robust designs that respond to real-world challenges. You enjoy combining creativity with technical expertise, building strong client relationships and seeing your designs progress from initial concepts through to delivery on site. You're looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects, develop your expertise and contribute to a growing design practice.
We're looking for a Landscape Architect to join Ground Control's growing Design Studio within our Landscaping, Design and Energy (LDE) division. Following a number of significant project and framework wins, you'll contribute to an expanding pipeline of work across SuDS design, flood resilience, landscape planning, infrastructure, education and public realm projects.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied projects, work alongside a multidisciplinary team and play a meaningful part in the continued growth of our Design Studio. With opportunities to develop your technical expertise and work towards Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI), you'll have the support to build your career while delivering designs that make a difference.
You'll work on projects that improve places, support sustainable drainage and contribute to flood resilience. From education and infrastructure to public realm environments, your designs will help create spaces that are functional, resilient and better for the communities that use them.
You'll have the opportunity to lead landscape and SuDS design across individual projects, from feasibility and planning through to handover. You'll be trusted to work through design constraints, develop practical solutions and maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Following significant project and framework wins, our Design Studio is continuing to grow. You'll gain exposure to a varied pipeline of work across different sectors, project stages and technical disciplines, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your specialisms.
You'll work directly with clients, Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), Lead Local Flood Authorities and colleagues across construction and professional services. Your ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently will help build trust, secure approvals and keep projects moving.
You'll join a supportive, entrepreneurial team that encourages learning, collaboration and professional development. With training, coaching and mentoring opportunities, including support towards CMLI chartership, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise and progress towards future technical leadership.
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality landscape architecture and SuDS design, developing practical, evidence-led solutions that meet client requirements, planning expectations and project objectives.
At Ground Control, we're proud of the work we do. Our teams improve environments, support critical infrastructure and contribute to a more sustainable future. Through our Landscape, Design and Energy division, we bring together design expertise and practical delivery to create lasting value for our clients and the communities we serve.
As a Landscape Architect, you'll help turn ideas into deliverable designs across a diverse range of projects. From sustainable drainage and flood resilience to education, infrastructure and public realm schemes, you'll have the opportunity to influence projects from the earliest stages through to delivery on site.
You'll join a growing Design Studio with an expanding pipeline of work, where collaboration, technical quality and fresh ideas are valued. We want you to take ownership, develop your expertise and contribute to the continued success of the team.
We're an Investors in People Gold Standard company and are committed to helping our colleagues reach their full potential. Whether you're developing your technical specialism, working towards chartership or building the experience needed for future leadership opportunities, we'll support you in taking the next step in your career.
If you're looking for a role where creativity, technical excellence, sustainability and professional development come together, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and portfolio, including relevant examples of your work, alongside an expression of interest.
Competitive salary – We offer a salary that reflects your skills, experience and contribution to the business.
Life insurance and pension support – Helping you plan for the future with confidence.
Grow your career – Access training, development, coaching and mentoring opportunities, with support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
More flexibility with your time – Our hybrid working approach allows you to split your time between home, our Billericay or Manchester office, and project sites. Our Holiday Buy Scheme also allows you to purchase additional annual leave when you need it.
Support for your wellbeing – Access a Private GP service, Bupa employee support, annual flu vaccinations and the Calm wellbeing app.
Make a difference beyond work – Enjoy two personal-choice volunteering days each year and match-funded fundraising opportunities.
Support sustainable initiatives – We invest 5% of our profits into our Evergreen Fund and are committed to planting one million trees, transitioning to an electric fleet and achieving carbon neutrality.
Travel and lifestyle benefits – Access Cycle to Work schemes and travel loan support.
Recognition for great work – Our recognition programmes celebrate colleagues who make a meaningful impact.
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, or ethnic origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #LDE
Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment. We have a strong commitment to sustainability, using technology and data to nurture natural environments and enable our customers to deliver on their environmental promises.
We offer award-winning services including, Grounds Maintenance, Winter Gritting, Landscape Construction, Design, Arboriculture, Electric Vehicle charge point installation and much more to over 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
Ground Control’s vision is to leave the world in a better place than we found it. We are on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet, which is Human Nature: At Its Best.
