Technical Landscape Design Assistant - Landscape Architecture Job in Winchester, Hampshire - £30,000 - £35,000

Support the delivery of bespoke gardens and estates combining technical precision with design quality

Job Summary

Technical Landscape Design Assistant Job Winchester offers an opportunity to join a design-led practice within the landscape architecture sector, working on high-end private residential projects. Based in Winchester, Hampshire, this role focuses on supporting the technical delivery of bespoke gardens, rural estates and sensitive landscape schemes.

You will contribute to the production of detailed drawings, planting plans and technical documentation, ensuring projects are delivered with precision and consistency. The position provides exposure to projects involving listed buildings, new homes and complex site conditions, requiring strong attention to detail and technical coordination.

Technical Landscape Design Assistant Job Winchester is suited to individuals looking to develop their technical skills while contributing to high-quality landscape design. You will work closely with experienced designers, supporting project development from concept through to implementation.

About the Company

This established practice operates within the landscape architecture sector, specialising in high-end private residential projects across the South of England. With over two decades of experience, the organisation is known for delivering thoughtfully designed landscapes rooted in context and informed by research. Projects include country gardens, estates and developments linked to listed buildings, often delivered in collaboration with architects and consultants.

The studio environment is collaborative and design-focused, combining traditional landscape principles with horticultural expertise. The practice continues to build its reputation through carefully crafted work, supported by recruitment expertise aligned with Hunter Dunning to ensure long-term growth and capability.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce and modify technical drawings using CAD software to support accurate project delivery
• Prepare planting plans, material schedules and visual montages aligned with design intent and specifications
• Assist in preparing budget costings to support project planning and commercial decision making
• Develop and maintain CAD templates to ensure consistency and efficiency across project documentation
• Organise project information and documentation to support team coordination and workflow management
• Support quality control processes ensuring drawings and outputs meet required standards
• Interpret design instructions and contribute to problem solving during project development stages
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure technical information aligns with overall project objectives

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualification in Landscape Design, Garden Design or Architecture with a focus on technical delivery
• Practical experience using Vectorworks in a landscape setting including both 2D and 3D capabilities
• Ability to read and interpret topographical surveys and site information accurately
• Strong technical drawing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of planting plans, materials specification and landscape construction documentation
• Ability to manage workload effectively while supporting multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication skills when working within a collaborative design team environment
• Interest in high-end residential landscape design and contextual design approaches

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience and technical capability
• Opportunity to develop technical and design skills within an established landscape practice
• Supportive and collaborative office culture focused on design quality and professional growth
• Exposure to high-end residential projects including estates, gardens and listed properties
• Structured career development opportunities within a specialist design environment

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a Technical Landscape Design Assistant looking to build experience within a high-quality and design-led environment. It suits individuals with strong technical skills who are interested in landscape architecture and residential projects. You will benefit from working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to bespoke and context-driven schemes. Technical Landscape Design Assistant Job Winchester is well suited to candidates who value precision, organisation and collaboration. It also appeals to those seeking to develop their career within a specialist practice focused on long-term design quality and craftsmanship.

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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Technical Landscape Design Assistant Job in Winchester – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref:1282428 )