Overview

Join Swansea Council as a Senior Landscape Architect and lead innovative, climate-resilient projects that enhance biodiversity, public spaces, and community wellbeing. This full-time, fixed-term role offers hybrid working, professional development, and the chance to shape a greener, more sustainable future for the city.

Salary: £40,777 – £45,091 per year

Directorate/department: Place
Closing date: 11.45pm, 9 December 2025
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term until 31 December 2027
Location: Swansea (Hybrid working available)

Are you ready to make a real impact on the natural and built environment of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities? Swansea Council is seeking an experienced, creative, and driven Senior Landscape Architect to join our dynamic Landscape & Green Infrastructure Team.

Why Join Us?

 Lead on high-profile, climate-resilient, and innovative projects that enhance biodiversity, public spaces, and community wellbeing across the city and county.
Be at the heart of a skilled, supportive team where your expertise will directly influence the city’s transformation and resilience.
Enjoy flexible, hybrid working and a culture that values your professional development, creativity, and work-life balance.
Make a difference by delivering in-house solutions that improve wellbeing and set new standards for sustainable design.

What We’re Looking For:

A qualified Landscape Architect (ideally CMLI) with substantial experience in delivering complex landscape projects from concept to completion.
A passion for sustainable, innovative design and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and technical standards.
Strong planting knowledge, proven experience in writing specifications, maintenance and management plans and designing to budgets.
Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and up-to-date horticultural and technical knowledge.
Experience with SuDS, CDM Regs, and leading multidisciplinary teams is highly desirable.

What We Offer: Full-time, fixed-term contract until at least December 2027, with the potential to shape the future of the service.

Competitive salary and benefits, including paid holiday, flexible hours, professional membership support, and ongoing training.

The chance to work on projects that matter – for people, place, and planet.

Ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver a greener, more resilient Swansea?
Apply now and join a team where your skills and ideas will be valued and your work will leave a lasting legacy.

For further information contact Catherine Matthews, Team Leader, 07976 899237