Landscape Architect / Associate Director

A highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director Landscape Architect to play a key leadership role within their growing studio in North Leeds. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially aware and design-led professional to help shape the future of an established landscape team, with a clear succession pathway toward senior leadership and potential Directorship.

The practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and design-led projects across the UK. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking for an individual who can lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and support the long-term development of the landscape discipline within the business.

The Opportunity

You will take a strategic role in leading the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of landscape projects including strategic masterplanning, public realm, environmental schemes, and large-scale infrastructure developments.

Working closely with senior leadership across the multidisciplinary business, you will have the opportunity to influence design direction, grow the team, and contribute to the wider business strategy.

This role offers significant autonomy and visibility within the organisation and is ideal for someone seeking a long-term leadership position with a clear route into the future leadership structure of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality landscape projects from concept through to completion
• Provide strategic oversight and project leadership across multidisciplinary teams
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development activities
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level landscape architects within the team
• Contribute to team growth, operational strategy, and service development
• Support bids, proposals and project planning to secure new opportunities

About You

• CMLI Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
• Significant professional experience within a landscape architecture practice
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership and project delivery
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and interest in contributing to long-term business growth
• Full UK driving licence

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with Associate Director level experience £50,000 - £60,000.
• Clear succession planning and progression toward senior leadership / Directorship.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a landscape team within an established consultancy.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Pension scheme and professional membership support.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led and sustainable projects across the UK.

Apply

If you re an experienced Landscape Architect seeking a leadership role with genuine long-term career progression, we would love to speak with you.

Please click Apply to submit your CV, or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for a confidential discussion.