Garden Designer Full-time | Permanent | Office-based | Penn, Buckinghamshire Salary: Dependent on Experience Monday–Friday | 9.00am–5.30pm The Role We are looking for an experienced
Garden Designer
to join our design team at our studio in Penn, Buckinghamshire. We are looking for a strong all-round designer with around
5–8 years' professional experience , who is comfortable taking responsibility for projects from initial client meetings through the design stages and into costing and delivery. This is a hands-on, client-facing role. You will develop and manage your own projects, prepare and present design proposals, develop planting schemes and work closely with clients, consultants and our in-house estimating and build teams. We are a design-led practice, so strong creative and spatial design ability is fundamental. You will work within our established design review process, with support and creative input from the Design Team Lead and Head of Design, while being trusted to take responsibility for your own projects and workload. What You'll Be Doing Develop projects from initial brief and site appraisal through concept, detailed and technical design. Produce high-quality drawings, SketchUp models, planting designs and client presentations. Attend client meetings, site visits and design presentations, occasionally representing us independently. Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, specialist contractors and suppliers. Work closely with our in-house Estimator and build team, obtaining quotations and providing the design information required to develop project costs. Understand the relationship between design and budget and contribute to value-engineering discussions while protecting the overall design intent. Provide design support as projects move into construction. Manage your own workload and design time across several live projects. About You First and foremost, you need to be a
strong designer . We aren't looking for someone who only produces attractive visuals, nor are we looking for a purely technical designer. We want a rounded Garden Designer who understands the complete design process and can turn a good idea into a well-resolved, buildable landscape. You should have: Around 5–8 years' relevant professional experience in garden design, landscape architecture or a closely related field. A formal qualification in Garden Design, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline. Strong creative, spatial and planting design skills. A sound understanding of landscape construction, materials and detailing. Excellent SketchUp skills and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign. Strong organisational skills and the confidence to take responsibility for progressing your own projects. Commercial awareness and an understanding of how design decisions affect project cost and delivery. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Experience of the UK planning system would be beneficial but is not essential. About us We are an award-winning, design-led garden design and landscape architecture practice based in rural Buckinghamshire. For more than 25 years, we have designed and delivered gardens and landscapes ranging from private residential gardens and prestigious new-build homes to country estates and commercial landscape projects in the UK and overseas. What We Offer Office-based role at our studio at Penn Bottom Farm, Penn, Buckinghamshire. Working hours of 9.00am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday. 20 days' annual leave plus
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Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its employees and customers. With flexible shifts, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals while enjoying ongoing career development. Join us in Halifax and Brighouse, where your compassion and dedication can truly shine.
