Job Description
At SLR we believe strongly in the influence of landscape architecture to shape and lead our interaction with the natural and built environment, in a way that is responsible and innovative, helping to tackle the climate emergency and set the agenda for a more sustainable way of living.
The role
Working alongside skilled and passionate landscape architects, the graduate role provides experience in a wide range of landscape planning, masterplanning and design projects across various sectors. These projects are located throughout the UK and Ireland, with a range of public and private sector clients, some at the early planning stages, others moving towards implementation and some already on site. This array of experience allows you to develop a broad understanding of what landscape architecture offers at this early stage of your career, before the possibility of focusing in on a chosen area.
We aim to introduce you to project and client work early on, maximising your performance in your role and kick-starting your career, whilst providing hands-on support and mentorship at all stages.
As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career. You will be provided with opportunities to collaborate on diverse projects across the country and with our wider global SLR network. We want to help you find your own voice within the world of landscape architecture and are dedicated to providing learning initiatives and mentorship that support your personal and professional development.
Once settled, we would hope to assist you in enrolling in the Pathway to Chartership. You would receive support from a P2C mentor, other graduates enrolled, experienced members of the team and given the multi-discipline nature of SLR, members of other teams such as ecology and engineering.
The Place team
The Place team is SLR’s design team made up of Landscape Architects, Masterplanners, Urban Designers, Architects, Visualisation Specialists and Graphic Technicians.
We work across a range of sectors and cover an array of specialisms, but all aligning on one key principle; to protect and improve the natural and built environment, driven by sustainability. Where possible we work together to shape and design places in a creative and design-led way, whilst also addressing further challenges such as housing delivery, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain and net zero to name just a few.
Place is a fundamental component of the national planning and development agenda. It is critical to the creation of sustainable, well-designed places where people want to live, work, learn and play.
SLR Consulting
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic Landscape Architecture graduates to join SLR’s dynamic multidisciplined Landscape, Design and Assessment teams in Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Newcastle. We seek creative, passionate graduates who are eager to develop their knowledge and skillsets across the extensive opportunities that Landscape Architecture offers. We are ideally looking for recent landscape architecture graduates (post 2024) from a registered UK Landscape Institute accredited course who are interested in working towards chartership.
When making your application please include your portfolio, a cover letter and which office you are applying to.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
