Job Description

We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. We work collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills. Ranked as one of the top 25 largest practices in the UK this year, other recent accolades include:

Best Companies Top 50 Best Mid-sized Companies to work for 2023. Winner Building Awards: Architectural Practice of the Year 2022 & 2023 Winner Building Awards: Every Person Counts, the people strategy award. Winner AJ100 Sustainability Innovation of the Year 2022. Winner AJ100 Awards Employer of the Year Award 2021.


We are seeking a Landscape Architect to join our growing Landscape, Masterplanning & Urban Design team in our Sheffield Studio. You will get the opportunity to work on a range of projects, in an inspiring and integrated design environment, alongside Architects and Interior Designers. Projects will vary in scale and complexity across our core sectors. You will need to be able to work as part of a team, be self-motivated, and be an enthusiastic candidate with a passion for design and learning.


Key candidate requirements include undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Landscape Architecture, with a minimum of 5 years post MA experience in industry within the UK and the following skills:



A passion for design and sustainable approaches to design; Good communication skills; Working within a team, and ideally with experience in multi-disciplinary team environments; Excellent design skills; Experience in working on projects in the UK and understanding of UK Legislation; Good communication skills, verbal, written and presentation; Experience in specification writing capability using NBS software; Understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM); Excellent CAD skills in Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or AutoCAD; Experience across all the RIBA workstages 0-7; Excellent graphic skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop; Experience in producing reports using Adobe InDesign;


The following skills would be desirable although not essential

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) experience Heritage Lottery Funding experience Desired horticulture experience


For candidates that have already started their Pathway to Chartership with the LI, we can continue to support these studies through our mentoring scheme.


Our Award winning schemes have included:

The Concourse, Public Realm, Sheffield - Civic Trust Awards Regional Finalist; Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh; The Movement Public Realm, Greenwich; and RIBA Home 2030 Design Competition- Finalist

We offer a friendly studio environment, an award-winning lifestyle package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy.


Diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) is at the core of our business. We advocate equal opportunities, creating an inclusive working environment for all. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different mode please contact our HR team for assistance.


If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV, a covering personal statement, and examples of your work.


Those shortlisted will be contacted.


HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.