Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Principal Landscape Architect Full time Manchester About Gillespies For over 60 years, Gillespies has been designing exceptional places around the world. We believe that by working intelligently with people and nature, w…
Skills: Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, AutoCAD
Vale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Gillespies is a leading landscape architecture, masterplanning, planning and urban design practice, recognised for creating responsibly designed, transformative and award-winning places that add real value to people’s li…
Skills: Landscape Architecture, Concept Design, Technical Delivery, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite
United Kingdom · Hybrid
About us: For over 60 years we’ve been designing exceptional places across the globe, driven by the belief that by designing intelligently with people and nature we can make a positive difference. We value highly our liv…
Skills: BIM Coordination, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, ISO 19650
United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Description Full time, permanent. (Hybrid: 3 days in the Studio) Leeds, Manchester, Oxford or London About us: For over 60 years we’ve been designing exceptional places across the globe, driven by the belief that by …
Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Modelling, BIM Standards, Rhino
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Lead the design and delivery of high-quality landscape projects from concept to completion in the UK and internationally. Manage client relationships, provide technical direction to project teams, and mentor junior staff.
Requires over 7 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and a relevant degree, with CMLI chartership preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp is required, with a strong portfolio of built work.
Principal Landscape Architect
Full time
Manchester
About Gillespies
For over 60 years, Gillespies has been designing exceptional places around the world. We believe that by working intelligently with people and nature, we can create places that deliver lasting social and environmental value.
Our work spans scales and sectors, from neighbourhoods and parks to major city districts, across the UK and internationally. We are a collaborative, creative practice with studios in London, Oxford, Manchester, Leeds, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Our culture is supportive, design-led and people-focused, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and long-term impact.
The Role
We are looking for a Principal Landscape Architect to join our Manchester studio. This is a senior role within the team, offering the opportunity to lead on the design and delivery of high-quality projects in the UK and internationally.
You will play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to completion, contributing to design direction, managing project delivery, and supporting client relationships. You will also help strengthen our regional and international portfolio, working closely with colleagues across the practice.
This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong design ability with technical expertise and a collaborative approach to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What We Offer
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and a brief note outlining your salary expectations and any visa or relocation requirements.
Closing date: 22 July 2026
Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Gillespies is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on merit, skills and business needs.
We turn human stories into extraordinary spaces, sparking new narratives and helping places evolve and thrive.
We turn human stories into extraordinary spaces, sparking new narratives and helping places evolve and thrive. We are Gillespies, a diverse, free-thinking team of landscape architects, landscape planners, masterplanners, and urban designers based in London, Oxford, Manchester, Leeds and Abu Dhabi. For over 60 years, we've designed with nature to create exceptional spaces where stories come to life and nature thrives. From intimate rooftop gardens to expansive city masterplans, we create unique settings that bring people together, offering unforgettable experiences and fostering a deep harmony between people and the environment. Our approach is context-driven and grounded in the principles of regenerative design. We draw inspiration from a site's natural assets, people, and culture to create authentic places with interconnected ecosystems that are both resilient and sustainable. The resulting places are personal. They’re the product of nature and people in balance and the setting for unique stories to unfold. Notable projects include Elephant Park, Television Centre in White City, Google HQ’s new rooftop garden and several large-scale international masterplans. All benefit from a global view: the team’s broad cultural perspective brings informed, unbiased creativity to even the most specific micro-ecology. Expertise: Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Landscape Planning (LVIA, EIA, DCO, Expert Witness, Development Planning) and Wayfinding and Signage. Areas of Experience: Residential and mixed-use developments, garden community and growth strategies, high street regeneration, green regeneration, green spaces, parks and public realm design, sports facilities, hotel landscapes, campus design for education and healthcare centres, television studios, regional masterplans for tourism developments, rooftop gardens, winter gardens, energy and utility, airports, museum and civic landscapes.
Offices: 16 Laystall Street, London, England EC1R 4PF, GB · The Coach House, Bagley Croft, Hinksey Hill, Oxford, OX1 5BS, GB · Westgate House, 44 Hale Road, Hale, Cheshire WA14 2EX, GB · 5th Floor, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, Leeds LS1 5QX, GB
We turn human stories into extraordinary spaces, sparking new narratives and helping places evolve and thrive.
We turn human stories into extraordinary spaces, sparking new narratives and helping places evolve and thrive. We are Gillespies, a diverse, free-thinking team of landscape architects, landscape planners, masterplanners, and urban designers based in London, Oxford, Manchester, Leeds and Abu Dhabi. For over 60 years, we've designed with nature to create exceptional spaces where stories come to life and nature thrives. From intimate rooftop gardens to expansive city masterplans, we create unique settings that bring people together, offering unforgettable experiences and fostering a deep harmony between people and the environment. Our approach is context-driven and grounded in the principles of regenerative design. We draw inspiration from a site's natural assets, people, and culture to create authentic places with interconnected ecosystems that are both resilient and sustainable. The resulting places are personal. They’re the product of nature and people in balance and the setting for unique stories to unfold. Notable projects include Elephant Park, Television Centre in White City, Google HQ’s new rooftop garden and several large-scale international masterplans. All benefit from a global view: the team’s broad cultural perspective brings informed, unbiased creativity to even the most specific micro-ecology. Expertise: Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Landscape Planning (LVIA, EIA, DCO, Expert Witness, Development Planning) and Wayfinding and Signage. Areas of Experience: Residential and mixed-use developments, garden community and growth strategies, high street regeneration, green regeneration, green spaces, parks and public realm design, sports facilities, hotel landscapes, campus design for education and healthcare centres, television studios, regional masterplans for tourism developments, rooftop gardens, winter gardens, energy and utility, airports, museum and civic landscapes.
Offices: 16 Laystall Street, London, England EC1R 4PF, GB · The Coach House, Bagley Croft, Hinksey Hill, Oxford, OX1 5BS, GB · Westgate House, 44 Hale Road, Hale, Cheshire WA14 2EX, GB · 5th Floor, Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, Leeds LS1 5QX, GB
