Hiring: Graduate Landscape Architect

Job Title: Graduate Landscape Architect

Location: Canterbury (studio-based)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

Design with purpose. Shape landscapes that connect people to nature.

At EDLA, we design places that bring people closer to the natural world. We’re an award-winning landscape architecture studio based in Canterbury, known for thoughtful, people-first design across the south-east. Our work ranges from Millwall FC’s training ground to rooftop gardens in London, new parks, play spaces, and a surfing lagoon at Betteshanger Park.

You might be a fit if you:

• Have a degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or geography
• Draw confidently by hand and in CAD
• Enjoy working on creative landscape design and concept drawings
• Are interested in planning policy and how places are shaped
• Can write clearly and enjoy problem-solving through design
• Are curious, collaborative, and ready to grow

What it’s like to work with us

We’re a small, collaborative team who care deeply about design quality, nature, and people. We support flexible working, shared learning, and a healthy work-life balance. Everyone contributes across the studio, whether developing ideas, reviewing work, or supporting projects at all stages. We value openness, initiative, and a willingness to learn together.

We actively support each person’s growth within the business. Every team member has access to an individual training budget, and we cover the cost of professional memberships and chartership fees, including Landscape Institute membership.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Additional day’s holiday per year after two years’ service (up to five extra days)
• £1,500 annual training budget
• Landscape Institute membership and chartership fees covered
• Private dental care
• Two Charity Days per year

To apply:
Send a CV and portfolio (under 10MB, max 20 pages) to office@edla.co.uk
Applications close: 25 August 2025