Landscape Architect

Salary

£37,896 to £47,001 per annum. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours

• 37
• Basis
• Full time
• Job category/type
• Permanent - Full Time
• Date posted
• 21/10/2026
• Job reference

BREQ0485

Are you a creative and motivated Landscape Architect looking to make a tangible difference to local communities?

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Programme Management & Delivery Team to help shape and deliver a diverse programme of public realm, open space, environmental and active travel improvement projects across the Braintree District.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of community-focused projects funded through Section 106 agreements and capital investment programmes. From improving parks and green spaces to enhancing public realm areas and cycle routes, you will be involved in every stage of project delivery, from initial concept and community consultation through to construction and completion.

About the Role

You will be responsible for

• Developing project briefs for landscape and environmental improvement schemes
• Producing creative and practical landscape designs from concept through to detailed construction drawings
• Leading community and stakeholder engagement activities
• Managing procurement, tendering and contract processes
• Project managing landscape, public realm and environmental improvement projects
• Managing external consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers
• Providing professional advice on technical, contractual, design and health and safety matters
• Supporting the promotion of completed projects and encouraging community involvement
• About You

We are looking for someone who

Is a Chartered Landscape Architect or working towards chartered status

Has experience delivering landscape, public realm or environmental improvement projects

Can demonstrate strong design skills from concept development through to technical delivery

Has experience of tendering, procurement and contract management

Has knowledge of relevant planning, environmental and health and safety legislation

Is an excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Experience of public open space design, community engagement and formal project management training would be advantageous

Ability to travel independently and reliably throughout the Braintree District, (including evenings and weekends as required), to attend meetings, undertake site visits and monitor works

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working

Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need

Local government pension scheme

Learning and development for all employees

Employee discounts at local businesses

Employee recognition schemes

* Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on 23rd November 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 30th November 2026.