Senior Chartered Landscape Architect

HLM Landscape team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chartered Landscape Architect (ILI or CMLI) to take on the role of a Project Leader, working across Ireland, either based in our Dublin or Belfast studio.

You would be join our growing landscape team, with studios in the UK and Ireland. We have a strong studio culture and an inspiring team who collaborate with our Architects, Masterplanners and Interior Designers as an integrated and inclusive approach to design. We have a diverse portfolio of work; across our sectors, which vary in scale and complexity.

We are looking for talented individuals, who are creative, can lead projects and people, working as part of a team. You must be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for design and client satisfaction.

Our Award winning schemes have included:

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  Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh;

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  The Wave, Exterior Project of the Year at Education Property Awards 2025;

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  The Movement Public Realm, Greenwich;

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  RIBA Home 2030 Design Competition- Finalist;

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  Trent View College - Building Awards 2024;

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  LIHE - Life Sciences & Research Clusters Conference & Awards 2025;




• The Concourse, Public Realm, Sheffield Civic Trust Awards Regional Finalist

Key Role & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Leader, working across several projects and in multi-disciplinary team environments;


• Degree or masters training in the discipline of Landscape Architecture;


• Chartered member of the Irish Landscape Institute or the UK Landscape Institute with the minimum of 8 years Chartership experience with;


• Ability to mentor and support other members of the team through project development and Chartership.


• Experience with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.


• Knowledge of the Irish Planning System is an advantage


• Working in ROI on Department of Education projects would be an advantage.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent design skills;


• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presentation;


• Proficiency in AutoCAD - Revit would be an advantage;


• Proficient in Adobe Suite - InDesign and Photoshop (Illustrator an advantage);


• Proven specification writing capability using NBS software;


• Understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM);


• Experience across all work stages from concept to construction to site delivery;


• At least one project €20 million

The following skills would be desirable although not essential;

• Experience of CS Artisan RV


• Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)


• Arc GIS

We offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working, along with 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.

Apply

Please submit your CV and a Portfolio with 3 to 4 projects to demonstrate your experience and skills.

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.

HLM Architects is an equal opportunities employer.

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