Graduate Landscape Architect

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We currently have a range of roles for Landscape Architecture Graduates in our growing team of landscape architects across the Midlands, Southwest and Wales. Our constantly growing portfolio includes a wide range of work including Integrated landscape and public realm projects, coastal defence schemes, water projects focusing on flood resilience, Green and Blue Infrastructure projects and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

The Opportunity

You will be working alongside an unrivalled community of experts, who will support and nurture your growth from the outset. The Arup portfolio is exciting and diverse, exposing you to a range of project scales and types, each offering their own opportunities for personal development and training.

You will have the opportunity to help in generating social value and tangible benefits through landscape design and planning. As part of the wider Cities, Planning and Design portfolio you will benefit from an integrated interdisciplinary approach to projects.

Is this role right for you?

Successful candidates should be keen to work within a team and confident in presenting and resolving complex design issues.

We are seeking a range of skills and experience outlined below. We are keen to hear from a variety of applicants with interest in landscape design and/or landscape planning. Candidates are expected to have

• A degree and/or a post graduate diploma or MA in Landscape Architecture, or potentially in a related subject such as Architecture, Geography or Environmental Science, where the candidate recognises and demonstrates how their learnt skills equip them for this role;

• Confidence in designing landscapes from the wider strategic scale down to the finer resolution of planting schemes and construction detailing;

• An understanding of Landscape Architecture as a broad discipline spanning landscape design, landscape management and landscape planning;

• Exceptional design skills ranging from building and analysing baseline information, visioning and feasibility studies, concept design development, report writing and layout, and technical awareness in the detail design of landscape and public realm; and

• A genuine enthusiasm for working in and promoting landscape as a profession of integrators using a systems approach to shape a better world for people and nature in balance.

We use a variety of tools depending on the project and stage: Hand sketching, Adobe Photoshop/ InDesign/Illustrator, AutoCAD, SketchUp, REVIT, Rhino, ArcGIS, MS Office. We would love to see how you communicate.

In order for your application to be considered for this role, please upload evidence of your own work, for example your sample portfolio or website link. The document must be in PDF format and no larger than 20MB. Please use image compression and vector drawings where possible to keep the file size down without sacrificing quality. To upload your sample portfolio please add it within the 'supporting documents' section of your application.

We're looking for:

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form

Duplicate applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Eligibility

Successful candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK from the start date.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.