Senior Associate Landscape Architect

AE Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Landscape Architecture practice seeks a Senior Associate for their London studio to lead significant landscape projects and mentor a talented team. The role requires 12 years of experience, a strong design portfolio, and proficiency in key design tools. Candidates will engage with high-profile clients while contributing to the firm's strategic growth.

Benefits

Flexible work location options

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience in Landscape Architecture from top-tier practices.
• Strong design portfolio required.
• Native-level fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex landscape projects around the globe.
• Inspire and mentor a team of designers.
• Guide project design development through to delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Design Creativity

Client Relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (Honours)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

Revit

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Senior Associate Landscape Architect, London

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Client:

AE Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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, Adobe and understand Revit.
  
• Proven ability to manage large-scale resort, hotel, public realm, and mixed-use projects
  
• Highly creative, organized, 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.


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, Adobe and understand Revit. Proven ability to manage large-scale resort, hotel, public realm, and mixed-use projects Highly creative, organized, 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)