Bradley-Hole Schoenaich LandscapeBradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape is seeking a senior landscape architect to join its team in London.
Location: Borough Market, London
Application deadline: 13 September
Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape (BHSLA) is seeking a talented senior landscape architect to join our dynamic and award-winning team in London. Our practice is known for designing timeless, pure landscapes inspired by their context. We apply a forensic investigation into each project, its history, geology, ecology, landscape, and culture.
About the role
As a senior landscape architect, you will play a crucial role in our projects, taking the design lead on projects, with a particular focus on early RIBA stages. You will be involved in commercial, residential, public realm, and educational projects, including work with independent schools and prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge colleges. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading design practices and ambitious clients.
Key responsibilities:
- project leadership: lead projects independently and manage small teams to deliver exceptional landscape designs
- mentorship: guide and mentor junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- client collaboration: engage with clients to understand their needs, present projects to planning authorities and quality review panels, and participate in design reviews
- technical expertise: apply knowledge in urban greening, trees, biodiversity net gain, SuDS, public engagement, and co-design to address complex planning matters
- design excellence: demonstrate design flair and a deep understanding of the design process and project delivery through all RIBA stages
- communication: produce high-quality reports, presentations, and graphics to effectively communicate design concepts and project progress
Qualifications and experience:
- a design-based degree in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or related fields
- minimum of five years of professional experience in landscape practice in the UK
- proficiency in relevant design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Vectorworks
- strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to planning officers and at design reviews
- ability to lead and inspire project teams and clients
- curious, motivated, and passionate about design
Work environment and culture:
- location: our office is located in vibrant Borough market
- flexible and convivial working environment
- company culture: we value continuous professional development, offering regular CPD sessions, internal design reviews, and opportunities for training; we support team members working towards their landscape institute pathway to chartership and organize office day trips for team bonding and inspiration
- employee-owned trust (EOT): as an employee-owned business, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace
Compensation and benefits:
- competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave
- discretionary tax-free bonus
- company pension scheme
- payment of professional fees, including LI pathway fees
Diversity and inclusion
BHSLA is fully committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion within our team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age, or sexuality.
