Overview
Graduate Landscape Architect Role Overview
Location: London and Manchester Studios
Start your landscape career with a practice that’s passionate about design, sustainability, and your growth.
At Exterior Architecture (Exa), we’re not just another landscape practice. You’ll join a collaborative studio that’s big enough to deliver landmark projects, but agile enough to give you real responsibility and creative input early in your career.
As a Graduate Landscape Architect, you’ll support our team in planning, designing, and delivering diverse projects – from urban regeneration and public realm schemes to residential, masterplanning, and infrastructure landscapes. You’ll be encouraged to explore ideas, develop your technical skills, and build confidence as you take your first steps toward professional chartership.
What We’re Looking For
A degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent)
0–2 years’ experience in a landscape practice
Enthusiasm for sustainable and creative design
A good eye for detail and developing technical awareness
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, Revit and Keyscape desirable
A collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn
Why Join Us: Join a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and encouraged to shape your future in landscape architecture, benefits include:
Annual leave starting at 21 days + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy up to 5 extra days leave
Pension scheme after 3 months of employment
Support for LI membership and P2C study days
Personalised training and growth plans to fast track your progression
Monthly team socials, summer and Christmas parties
Discretionary bonus and profit share schemes after one year of service
How to Apply: Send your CV, portfolio (max 10MB), and a short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work with us to adrianne.colyer@exteriorarchitecture.com
ExA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Landscape Architect Role Overview
Location: London and Manchester
We’re looking for a Landscape Architect with around 3–6 years’ experience to join our growing design-led team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, multidisciplinary projects and contribute to innovative, sustainable landscapes that make a difference.
At ExA, you’ll be part of a studio culture that values creativity, technical and design excellence, and collaboration. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your own projects, mentor graduates, and continue your development toward chartership with full support from our senior team.
What You’ll Do
Hep lead design input across a range of project types – public realm, infrastructure, residential, and masterplanning
Develop design concepts and detailed technical packages
Help coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors
Contribute to project management, reporting and site inspections
Mentor and support graduate team members
Stay engaged with new trends, materials, and sustainable design practices
What We’re Looking For
A degree in Landscape Architecture and 3 – 6 years’ experience in practice
Strong technical skills, and skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent design skills
Confident verbal and written communication skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
Ambition to achieve LI Chartership
Why Join Us
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus and profit share after one year of employment
21 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Option to buy up to 5 extra days leave
Pension scheme after 3 months
Structured CPD, chartership support and growth plans
📩 How to Apply: Send your CV, portfolio (max 10MB), and a short cover letter explaining why you’d like to work with us to adrianne.colyer@exteriorarchitecture.com
ExA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace
To apply for this job email your details to adrianne.colyer@exteriorarchitecture.com.
