Join Our Team at Exterior Architecture: Opportunities for Graduates, Landscape Architects, Seni ...

Exterior Architecture is an award-winning studio practice of creative and innovative landscape architects with offices in London and Manchester. Our practice is expanding as we take on a diverse range of projects across the UK and internationally. Our work includes masterplanning, public realm design, and green spaces all focused on placemaking and wellbeing. We deliver quality, sustainable Landscape services across a variety of sectors, including crematoria, leisure, commercial, residential and science and innovation clusters. We are excited to announce opportunities to join our growing team at all levels - we are currently recruiting graduates, landscape architects, senior associates, and associate directors for our London and Manchester offices.

At Exterior Architecture (ExA), we pride ourselves on our ability to coordinate and innovate, ensuring a rigorous and collaborative design process across disciplines and with local communities. Our strong design ethos drives us to create inspiring projects that effectively utilise our team's skills. We see public spaces as opportunities to unite people, ensuring our projects are innovative, aesthetically compelling, and beneficial to the environment and the communities that use them.

We believe in a work environment where passion meets profession. At ExA, we love what we do and are excited about our industry. Our close-knit team is committed to maintaining a work-life balance and supporting the well-being of our staff. We engage in initiatives that support our local community, charities, and organisations. We adhere to an ethical procurement policy and prioritise sustainability in our studio operations and projects.

From day one, new staff embark on a development journey with a comprehensive induction and skills assessment. We offer tailored training to meet specific needs, empowering everyone to achieve continual professional growth. Our annual review process includes goal setting and personalised growth plans for software, management, or project-related skills.

We foster a vibrant culture of active learning, keeping the Practice at the forefront of industry trends through our CPD program, knowledge-sharing sessions, project reviews, and targeted training. Our mentoring program provides one-on-one support, offering structured guidance to help staff advance their careers. Additionally, we offer opportunities to engage in technical, sustainability, grafters, or design groups to enhance expertise in areas of passion.

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic landscape architects at a variety of levels to join our expanding team in London and Manchester. Successful candidates will support and assist on our exciting and varied project portfolio across all phases and a broad range of sectors. Ideal candidates will have growing expertise in design, landscape planning, and delivery.

Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Technical proficiency or working towards:
• BIM Revit
• AutoCAD
• Planting Design & Knowledge
• Pathfinder
• Technical experience
• Keyscape
• Photoshop Adobe suite
• Rendered Plans
• Drawing Diagrams
• Core Competencies:
• Strong design and visual communication skills
• Knowledge of landscape planning and RIBA work stages
• Ability to create and develop innovative design solutions
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles

Personal Attributes:

• A keenness to expand knowledge and skill sets
• Initiative and a proactive approach to tasks
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Other Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

We offer a competitive salary, blended working, cycle-to-work scheme, flexitime, enhanced holiday entitlement, training and growth opportunities, social activities and more!

Please send your cover letter, CV, and portfolio to Adrianne Colyer: .

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all members of the community.

Deadline: 9th August. If you have not heard back within 3 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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