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Graduate Landscape Architect

Suite 1b, Hodge House, 114‑116 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY

T: +44 (0) 29 2039 6070

Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award-winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives?

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 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

We are looking for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside Architects and Interior Designers.

You will contribute to design projects across multiple stages, working both independently and as part of a supportive team. We value different perspectives and approaches and encourage continuous learning and development.

About You

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

A Master’s degree (MA or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture

Around 1 year of relevant professional experience (experience in the UK or familiarity with UK standards is helpful but not essential)

Experience contributing to projects (in one or more areas such as education, healthcare, residential, public realm, or commercial developments)

Experience using 3D CAD tools; familiarity with Revit, ArchiCAD, or similar software is beneficial

Knowledge of or exposure to specification writing (e.g., NBS)

Strong graphic and visual communication skills using tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

An understanding of relevant regulations and standards, or a willingness to learn

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

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

A proactive approach to learning and contributing to high-quality design work

Experience in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is beneficial but not required.

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.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging matter deeply to us. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported to thrive. If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let our HR team know and we’ll be happy to support you.

If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV and examples of your work.

Those shortlisted will be contacted.

HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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We offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working, recognising lifestyles are complex and we all have competing responsibilities.

Our SMARTBlend approach supports job sharing, part-time, term time and staggered hours, home working, back to work schemes for parents, keeping in touch days, career breaks, sabbaticals and condensed hours. We recognise no one size fits all.

Providing a great studio environment is only part of the equation and flexible ways of working gives us more richness, diversity and choice for how we can work most effectively.

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