Associate Landscape Architect
📍 London Studio (In-office working during probation, 3–4 days in-office afterwards)
🌍 International Projects
đź’° Competitive Salary + Benefits + Profit Share
Are you looking for your next leadership opportunity within Landscape Architecture? Our client, an Award-winning Landscape Architecture practice with offices in London and the North of England are looking for an Associate to shape high-profile projects, mentor teams, and drive design excellence at their forward-thinking practice.
With a minimum of 8 years experience, including international/overseas projects, you’ll bridge the gap between the Board and junior staff—overseeing project execution, managing teams, contributing to business development, and driving design & project delivery.
This role will:
* Lead and manage a team, overseeing conceptual design, technical development, and project delivery.
* Ensure projects meet high-quality design standards, remain on budget, and align with client expectations.
* Manage resource planning, project invoicing, and financial performance.
* Play a key role in business development, writing proposals and securing new work.
* Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, representing the practice externally.
* Mentor and support junior staff, guiding them through their professional development.
This role needs:
* 8+ years' experience in landscape architecture, including at least 2 years as a Chartered Landscape Architect.
* Experience managing international projects or working on overseas developments
* Strong commercial knowledge - both in generating new business opportunities and in maintaining project profitability.
* A proven track record in project management, resource planning, and delivering high-quality design.
* Leadership experience - great team management skills.
* Client and stakeholder management experience including proposal presentation, negotiation and reporting.
* Expertise in developing and presenting plans using design software (Revit, CAD, or similar)..
* Bonus: Expertise in planting design and horticultural knowledge.
This role offers:
* Competitive salary, progression opportunities, plus eligibility for bonuses.
* Profit-share scheme—eligibility for discretionary tax-free bonuses after one year.
* Generous holiday allowance that increases with tenure.
* Hybrid working with a collaborative London studio environment.
* Training & development, including Landscape Institute memberships & mentorship.
* Regular social events—monthly team socials, summer & Christmas parties.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career, lead exciting projects, and be part of a dynamic team shaping exceptional landscapes, we’d love to hear from you.
Please include a link to your Portfolio in your application.