Landscape Assistant

We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast, Plymouth, Birmingham, 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:

• AJ100 List of UK’s Top Architectural Practices 2025 

• Best Companies Top 10 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for 2025 

• Shortlisted, AJ100 Awards – Employer of the Year 2025 

• Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Social Value Architect of the Year 2025 

• Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Employer of the Year 2025 

• Highly Commended, MMC Awards – Architectural Practice of the Year 2025

Our Award winning schemes have included:

• 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; and

• RIBA Home 2030 Design Competition- Finalist

About the Role

We are looking for a Year out Landscape Student to join our Landscape team in our Sheffield or London studio.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a variety of projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment alongside Architects and Interior Designers. Our projects vary in scale and complexity, offering valuable learning opportunities across sectors.

You will support the team across different project stages, contributing ideas and developing your technical and design skills. You will work both independently and collaboratively in a supportive environment that encourages learning and growth.

About You

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. You may be a great fit if you have:

• A degree (BA, BSc, or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture or a related subject

• An interest in design and sustainable design approaches

• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Revit, ArchiCAD, or AutoCAD

• Experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

• Exposure to specification tools such as NBS Chorus or similar platforms (beneficial)

• Awareness of RIBA work stages (e.g. Stage 3 or Stage 4), though this is not essential

• Experience with tools such as PlantPartner, ArtisanRV, or environmental analysis software is advantageous but not required

• The ability to communicate ideas clearly in written, visual, or verbal formats (with adjustments or support if required)

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply.

Development Opportunities

If you have already started your Pathway to Chartership with the Landscape Institute (LI), we can support your progress through our mentoring programme.

We offer a supportive and collaborative 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, 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.

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.