Senior Landscape Architect - Landscape Architect Job in Brighton

Hybrid working, Annual discretionary bonus, Future profit share opportunity

Job Summary

Senior Landscape Architect job Hove offers an opportunity to lead exceptional landscape projects within a growing design practice. This senior role is based in Brighton, East Sussex, within the Other Jobs sector. You will manage bespoke private residential schemes, alongside selected public realm and design-led projects. Working closely with the Practice Director, you will lead projects from concept through completion. You will become the primary client contact while supporting junior members of the design team. The position has been created to strengthen project leadership and improve consistent project delivery. You will influence design reviews, client relationships, studio processes and wider project strategy. Projects typically include private residential schemes valued between £400,000 and £1.2 million. Senior Landscape Architect job Hove provides genuine responsibility within a small and collaborative studio. The successful candidate will combine strong design judgement, technical knowledge and confident client communication.

About the Company

This award-winning landscape architecture studio has developed a strong reputation across Sussex. The practice creates contemporary landscapes focused on sustainability, biodiversity and long-term climate resilience. Its workload predominantly includes bespoke private residential schemes with substantial construction values. The studio also delivers selected public realm and design-led landscape architecture projects. The close-knit team values collaboration, creativity and meaningful contributions from every team member. The practice is moving into a new studio in Hove during the autumn. Team members work together on design reviews, project strategy and delivery improvements. This appointment will support continued growth while strengthening leadership across active landscape projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from initial concept stages through detailed delivery and completion
• Manage client relationships while coordinating consultants, project information and agreed design requirements
• Produce and review technical drawing packages while maintaining accuracy, quality and design consistency
• Attend client meetings and site visits as the principal contact for assigned projects
• Mentor junior designers while providing practical guidance, project support and constructive design feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues during design reviews, project planning sessions and strategic discussions
• Help improve studio processes, project coordination methods and the overall consistency of delivery

Skills & Experience Required

• Bring at least five years of professional landscape architecture or landscape design experience
• Demonstrate a portfolio containing high-end residential landscape projects and completed design work
• Show experience leading landscape projects successfully through all relevant stages of project delivery
• Communicate confidently with clients, consultants and colleagues throughout complex design and delivery discussions
• Apply strong technical ability, careful attention to detail and reliable drawing review skills
• Use Vectorworks proficiently or demonstrate advanced CAD skills and willingness to learn Vectorworks
• Provide previous experience mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development
• Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car for site visits

Salary & Benefits

• Salary around £50,000, with flexibility available for an exceptional candidate
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Future profit share opportunity
• Hybrid working from home and the Hove studio
• Thirty days holiday including bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Relocation assistance or visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role suits an experienced landscape professional who enjoys ownership and direct client responsibility. You will be comfortable leading residential projects while supporting a collaborative design team. The position requires confidence managing consultants, technical information, client expectations and project priorities. You should enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and contributing during design reviews and planning discussions. Strong candidates will combine contemporary design awareness with technical accuracy and organised project delivery. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, AI tools or SketchUp would provide additional value. Chartered status is not required for this appointment. The opportunity particularly suits someone seeking autonomy and influence within a growing landscape practice.

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. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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