Landscape Architect Intern

About the role

An exciting opportunity for you to join for a 3 or 9 month internship in our Edinburgh office working alongside other experienced and passionate landscape architects, this role offers the chance to get involved in wide range of landscape planning, masterplanning and design projects across various sectors, with a focus on natural and built environment. These projects are located throughout the UK and Ireland, with a range of public and private sector clients, some at the early planning stages, others moving towards implementation and some already on site. This array of opportunity would allow you to further develop your career in Landscape Architecture and gradually focus in on a chosen field. We aim to introduce you to project and client work early on, maximising your performance in your role and kick-starting your career, whilst providing hands-on support and mentorship at all stages. The Place team The Place team is SLR's design team made up of Landscape Architects, Masterplanners, Urban Designers, Architects, Visualisation Specialists and Graphic Technicians. We work across a range of sectors and cover an array of specialisms, but all aligning on one key principle; to protect and improve the natural and built environment, driven by sustainability. Where possible we work together to shape and design places in a creative and design-led way, whilst also addressing further challenges such as housing delivery, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain and net zero to name just a few. Place is a fundamental component of the national planning and development agenda. It is critical to the creation of sustainable, well-designed places where people want to live, work, learn and play. SLR SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. About you We are looking for enthusiastic students currently on a registered UK Landscape Institute accredited course who are eager to develop their knowledge and skillsets. We have opportunities in landscape design and landscape planning, and options to get involved in the range of sectors including public realm, built environment and energy. When making your application please include your portfolio, a cover letter. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.