Landscape Architect

Overview

Hankinson Duckett Associates (HDA) is a long-established, employee-owned, multidisciplinary practice specialising in landscape planning and design, master planning, ecology and arboriculture. You would join a friendly, professional and ambitious team of landscape architects, working across projects including landscape assessment, master planning, management plans, urban design, design and implementation, local and strategic planning, habitat restoration and habitat creation.

Joining HDA offers exposure to the full scope of landscape architecture and involvement in multiple projects at different stages, including site work, landscape design, report writing and 3D modelling. There is also opportunity to engage in ecology and arboriculture work (surveys, assessment, restoration, Biodiversity Net Gain and management plans).

Benefits of working at HDA as a graduate landscape architect include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including annual bonuses and paid overtime.
• Pathway to Chartership support including mentoring and payment of LI fees and training sessions.
• Experience across a broad range of Landscape Design, Landscape Planning, Master planning and Design projects.
• HDA is an Employee Ownership Trust and is therefore run for the benefit of our employees.
• Hybrid office/home working.

The successful applicants should have proven written and graphic skills, knowledge of Adobe, AutoCAD and GIS (QGIS in particular) software. Graduates should have a postgraduate qualification in a landscape-related subject and be aiming towards gaining Landscape Institute chartership. We are primarily looking for candidates with strong written and graphic skills and an interest in working on strategic level projects. A full driving license would be advantageous.

To apply, please send your CV and examples of your work (including written work), along with a covering letter to Simon Elswood at:  The closing date for applications is Friday 30 January 2026.

Hankinson Duckett Associates (HDA) is also seeking a Principal/Associate Landscape Architect to lead our Landscape team and support the Ecology and Arboriculture teams within our multidisciplinary practice. The role suits a professional who enjoys hands-on project work as well as overseeing and supporting the wider team.

HDA is a team of landscape architects, ecologists and arboriculturalists who collaborate to ensure that the environment is at the forefront of development decisions. We are an employee-owned trust (EOT), a relatively small firm that prides itself on quality work and strong client relationships.

We have a varied workload with a broad client base and an emphasis on environmentally sensitive schemes, including a specialism in Landscape Planning. You would become an integral member of the wider team, often working with other specialisms and clients. See  for examples.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside job security and work–life balance, including a competitive salary, flexible/hybrid working and a bonus scheme. The role offers opportunities for professional development and potential for promotion, including joining the team of Directors. Training to develop your professional career is actively encouraged.

• CMLI qualified with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; at least one of the following:
• Proven ability to carry out landscape planning work and report writing (LVIAs, Green Belt studies, Landscape Character and sensitivity studies).
• High design competency with ability to lead, review, train and inspire junior staff.
• Willingness to expand knowledge/abilities through on-the-job training and supporting junior staff; experience with Pathway to Chartership is advantageous.
• Ability to manage own projects and workloads with limited supervision, focusing on budgets and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong design communication.
• Competence in standard software (MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Adobe, etc.).
• Full driving license and car ownership.

Experience in private consultancy is preferred, but consideration may be given to candidates from the public sector who can demonstrate the necessary skills. Ability to win new clients and develop relationships is advantageous. An interest in ecology and/or arboriculture is beneficial. This is a full-time position; part-time/flexible working can be considered for the right candidate.

Please apply by email with your CV to Tanya Kirk at:  If you wish to organize an informal discussion prior to application, please also email the above address. The closing date for applications is Friday 30 January 2026.

Office location:
The Stables, Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA
; our offices are next to the River Thames in the grounds of Howbery Park.