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Landscape Architect

OFO Code: 216201

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
216201
Occupation
Landscape Architect
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2162 · Landscape Architects

Official description
Landscape architects plan and design landscapes and open spaces for projects such as, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for commercial, industrial and residential sites, and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Garden Designer, Landscape Designer, Landscape Planner

  • Identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of exterior environments and making necessary designs, drawings and plans
  • Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists
  • Preparing reports, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access
  • Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and civil engineering contractors and calling tenders on behalf of clients
  • Inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings, parks, roads and other open spaces
  • Developing new or improved theories and methods in landscape architecture
  • Making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing, and compliance with regulations
  • Monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards

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