Senior Associate Landscape Architect

AE Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

Collaborative team environment

Flexible working locations (London/ EU

Job summary

AE Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate Landscape Architect for its London studio, to lead multiple large-scale projects and shape design direction from concept through delivery. You will mentor a team of designers and technologists and drive creative excellence across hospitality, mixed-use and public realm schemes.

The role offers collaboration with global clients and the chance to influence studio growth, with flexibility to work from London, Europe, or Dubai offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in landscape architecture with a strong design portfolio.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (Honours).
• Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead several complex landscape projects in parallel across varied locations.
• Inspire and mentor a talented team of designers and technical staff.
• Represent the studio in client meetings and high-level presentations.
• Guide project design development through to delivery, including post-contract stages.
• Contribute to strategic studio growth and design culture.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Landscape Architecture (Honours)

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Lumion

Revit

Job description

A prestigious, design-led Landscape Architecture practice, renowned for its collaboration with global visionaries like BIG, KPF, and Foster + Partners, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their growing London studio. With an established presence across Europe and the Middle East, this firm is celebrated for delivering ambitious, high-profile projects across hospitality, mixed-use, and public realm sectors. Their work is bold, highly conceptual, and rooted in a strong design philosophy. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with an exceptional studio shaping the future of contemporary landscapes on an international scale. You’ll take the reins on multiple large-scale design projects, overseeing creative direction and project execution from concept through to post-contract stages. Reporting directly to the Managing Partner and Design Principal, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to both the internal team and external clients, representing the studio’s design integrity at every step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead several complex landscape projects in parallel across varied global locations
• Inspire and mentor a talented team of designers and technical staff
• Represent the studio in client meetings and high-level presentations
• Guide project design development through to delivery, including post-contract stages
• Contribute to strategic studio growth and design culture

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years' experience in Landscape Architecture, with a strong design portfolio from top-tier practices
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (Honours)
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion and understand Revit.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale resort, hotel, public realm, and mixed-use projects
• Highly creative, organised, and collaborative, with natural leadership presence
• Strong client-facing skills and the confidence to lead with clarity and vision
• Ideally, exposure to projects in the Gulf region
• Native-level fluency in English (spoken and written)

Benefits

• This is more than just a career move, it’s a chance to leave a lasting mark on some of the world’s most exciting landscapes.
• You'll be part of a collaborative, visionary team working at the forefront of global design, with the support and infrastructure of a firm that truly values creativity and leadership.
• While this role is based in London, they have offices in Europe and Dubai so you'll have flexibility in where you can work from.

Senior Associate Landscape Architect City of London, United Kingdom