Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Zohorecruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in London seeks a Senior Associate for an award-winning landscape architecture practice. You will lead the design of high-profile hospitality, mixed-use, and public realm projects, guiding teams from concept to delivery and representing the studio with confidence.

You will manage creative direction, collaborate with partners, and ensure design integrity across global locations. An ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, sophisticated visuals, and strong client-facing skills in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion and Revit.
• Strong leadership, client-facing skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale landscape projects across global locations.
• Mentor and oversee designers and technical staff.
• Represent the studio in client meetings and presentations.
• Guide design development from concept through post-contract stages.
• Contribute to studio growth and design culture.

Skills

Architecture

Concept Design

Detail Design

Landscape

Middle East exp ideal

PreConcept

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Lumion

Revit

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/01/2026

• Education required Bachelors in Landscape Architecture
• Expertise Required Architecture; Concept Design; Detail Design; Landscape; Middle East exp ideal; PreConcept
• Project Experience Commercial; Hospitality; Public realm; Residential
• City London
• Province City of London
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code W1W
• Target Date 23/02/2026
• Date Opened 12/01/2026

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)
• 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.