Graduate Landscape Architect

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Would you thrive in a workplace that encourages collaboration, compassion, and continuous improvement?

Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

Due to the growth of our Landscape Architecture team, we are looking to appoint creative and ambitious Graduate Landscape Architects as part of our thriving Leicester and London offices.

Our team of Landscape Architects are passionate about designing healthy and sustainable spaces that are inclusive for everyone. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career, working on innovative schemes across diverse sectors, including public realm, residential, education, custodial, defence, and healthcare.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Senior Landscape Architects in designing landscape projects and attend site visits to observe designs being implemented.
• Preparing reports, including design and construction specifications for hard and soft landscaping.
• Assisting with cost estimates for landscape elements.
• Collaborating closely with the Landscape Team and other disciplines within the practice.
• Working under a supportive lead committed to your professional growth and development.
• Working towards chartered status, supported by mentors, workshops, and seminars aligned to the chartership process.
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.

Further Development

At Pick Everard we have carefully considered your journey as a Graduate, ensuring you have the correct tools and support to thrive. You will automatically be enrolled on to our early careers programme, which covers the necessary soft skills needed when entering the workforce. Mentors are available for everyone, as we are dedicated to providing development opportunities for you.

Find out what it is like to start your career with us: Early careers - Pick Everard

Our ideal Graduate Landscape Architect will have:

• A Degree/MSc in Landscape Architecture.
• Excellent clarity and confidence in communication; writing, drawing, on screen and in person.
• Competent using (AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop or Sketchup).
• Able to work collaboratively with all team members, with the ability to work independently with at times, with limited supervision.
• Be self-motivated, friendly, efficient and have an enthusiastic attitude.
• Good knowledge of plants and construction materials.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. 

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. 

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.  

What we offer 

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: 

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities  

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. 

Accessibility 

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. 

Agencies 

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.