About Us
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.
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our Landscape, Masterplanning & Urban Design Team as an Assistant Landscape Architect or as a Year in Industry Placement.
Education and Experience
The successful candidate should ideally have a BA(Hons) or BSc(Hons) Undergraduate studies in Landscape Architecture. Those candidates seeking an Assistant position will also have completed a Postgraduate Masters in Landscape Architecture and have at least two years out in industry, working in a landscape practice.
Job Responsibilities
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 an enthusiastic candidate, with a passion for design and learning.
Required Skills
- A passion for design and sustainable approaches to design;
- Good communication skills;
- Have some experience in CAD skills in Revit, ArchiCAD, or AutoCAD;
- Experience in using Adobe InDesign; Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop;
Additional Skills For Assistant Role
- Have experience with NBS Chorus or similar;
- Have worked on projects that cover RIBA work Stage 3 Detail Design and Stage 4 Technical Delivery;
- Ideally have experience with PlantPartner, CS ArtisanRV, ENVIRONMENT for Revit or similar.
Award-Winning Projects
- The Wave, University of Sheffield – Design Excellence South Yorkshire Property Insider Awards 2023
- The Concourse, Public Realm, Sheffield – Civic Trust Awards Regional Finalist;
- Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh;
- The Movement Public Realm, Greenwich;
- RIBA Home 2030 Design Competition- Finalist.
Company Culture
We offer a friendly studio environment, an award-winning lifestyle package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy. We are also an Employee Owned Trust, which means our employees have a sense of ownership, a say in our direction, and are rewarded for the part they play in our future success.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Application Process
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.
