Assistant Landscape Designer

• Company: HollandGreen
• Location: Thame, Oxfordshire

HollandGreen is seeking an Assistant Landscape Designer to join our friendly, design-led team in Thame, Oxfordshire.

You’ll support our Senior Designers across all project stages – from concept to completion – collaborating with clients, contractors, suppliers, and the wider design team. The role involves creative input, technical detailing, and visualisation, working both independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities  

• Support Senior Designers and Directors throughout all design stages, from concept to completion.
• Understand client objectives, requirements, and budgets.
• Assist with project operations, including procurement, finances, and documentation.
• Produce clear visualisations and presentation materials.
• Prepare tender and construction drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Manage your workload effectively and maintain organised project records.
• Engage in internal initiatives to support team development.
• Aim to progress towards Project Lead level through continuous learning.

Formal Qualifications 

• Degree or Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Garden Design, or equivalent.

Requirements

• Proficient in Vectorworks; Twinmotion experience advantageous (training provided).
• Strong design ability from sketching to CAD detailing.
• Good horticultural knowledge.
• Experienced in Microsoft and Adobe software.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and detail-focused with a proactive attitude.
• Open to feedback, adaptable, and eager to develop professionally.

Experience

• Ideally two years’ UK experience delivering high-end landscape projects.
• Proficient in developing masterplans, visualisations, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with the planning process.

Other Requirements

• UK Driving Licence
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Friendly, supportive studio environment with flexible home-working options.
• Trust-based flexible hours and a focus on work–life balance.
• Competitive salary, company pension, private healthcare, and wellbeing benefits.
• CPDs, training support, and clear career development opportunities.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and portfolio to careers-landscapes@hollandgreen.co.uk
Please get in touch directly, as we will not be accepting recruitment agency calls/emails. Thank you.
 

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