Graduate Landscape Architect - 2026 intake in Cheltenham

Opportunity for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our growing, multidisciplinary team in Cheltenham, GL50 3LH, in September 2026 or earlier if your circumstances allow. As a Graduate Landscape Architect at Rappor you’ll work closely with the existing team of Technical Director, Principal, Senior, Landscape Architect, on high quality design and planning projects in the UK, many of which are local to us, in Gloucestershire and the wider region.

It’s a great place to learn, with a strong team and a diverse portfolio of Landscape Architecture projects to practice and hone your skills and support you through Chartership. We operate as integrated designers alongside our colleagues in other disciplines such as Transportation and Water Environment and as a standalone service.

Your day-to-day as a Graduate Landscape Architect with us will include (with the guidance and support of colleagues):

• The preparation of illustrative design information working through all the RIBA stages including landscape strategy plans and landscape masterplans, to support a range of developments.
• Provide input for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA’s), landscape planning documents and design & access statements.
• The preparation of detailed technical drawings and specifications, including detailed planting plans for planning purposes and for implementation of external landscape works on site.
• Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions with colleagues.
• Undertake site visits with colleagues.

What we are looking for in our next intake of Graduate Landscape Architects:

• Diploma or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Demonstrate and articulate your talent and motivation to become a Landscape Architect.
• Some knowledge of our software tools- AutoCAD/ Vectorworks/ Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to research and to write high quality reports (typically demonstrated through your studies or work experience).
• Experience in collaborative working, with good people skills and able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Engaged by and believe in our values and show this through your behaviour.
• Full UK driving licence.
• The Right to Work in the UK indefinitely (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future).

About Rappor: Our philosophy is simple: we invest in our people and build partnerships with our stakeholders, resulting in a dynamic and successful business that benefits everyone. As a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy, our outputs contribute to the built environment we all occupy. Our four values include ‘living our best life’ and ‘celebrating our team’, and we provide loads of opportunities to do just that.

Rewarding you: A competitive starting salary, industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years’ service up to an additional five days, 4% contribution towards your company pension, life assurance, access to the Company’s wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters) and social events throughout the year.

Being inclusive: We believe in having equity throughout our business and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We know that diverse teams are strong teams and strive to be a great home for all our people. Let us know what you need to be your best self with Rappor.

What Next: We will acknowledge your application immediately and will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and applications will close no later than 12 April 2026. Our selection process will include written questions as a qualifier for in-person assessment in our Cheltenham office. The start date for the position will be as early as your circumstances allow and in September 2026 at the latest.