Senior Landscape Architect

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our award‑winning Landscape Architecture practice is a global network of landscape designers and planners, working across the UK and internationally. In the UK, our teams collaborate across multiple offices, delivering integrated solutions alongside colleagues in urban design, ecology, planning, engineering and digital consultancy.

We undertake a diverse range of high‑profile projects, from major infrastructure and transport schemes to urban regeneration, restoration, green buildings and large‑scale energy developments. Our work spans landscape assessment, LVIA, green infrastructure strategy, masterplanning, detailed design and visualisation — combining creativity and technical rigour to shape sustainable, high‑quality places.

We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing UK landscape practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse and high‑quality portfolio, with a particular focus on energy and water sector projects, supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and delivering social and environmental value. You will play a key role in leading design and planning workstreams, managing projects and contributing to multidisciplinary teams on complex and impactful projects.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you will be encouraged to lead, innovate and continue developing your professional expertise. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to the members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for people who:

• Hold a degree in Landscape Architecture (or a related discipline) and are CMLI accredited
• Have a strong understanding of the UK planning system and landscape assessment processes
• Bring experience delivering landscape architecture or planning work within multidisciplinary teams
• Are confident communicators, with strong report‑writing and presentation skills
• Enjoy leading workstreams, collaborating with others and contributing to high‑quality project delivery
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and relevant digital tools is expected.
• An interest in stakeholder engagement, project management, and mentoring others would also be valuable.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values:

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.