Senior Landscape Architect

AECOM is seeking Senior Landscape Architects to join and support the growth of our Landscape Architecture team. As part of one of the UK&Is largest and most diverse landscape practices you will undertake high-profile regional and global projects across various sectors including energy transition urban regeneration environmental enhancement and aviation projects. Our portfolio includes collaborations with local authorities private clients and global developers delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions that support progress towards net zero and deliver wider environmental and social benefits.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver transformative projects and contribute to AECOMs reputation for technical excellence. With a focus on sustainability innovation and collaboration this position is ideal for a self-motivated individual seeking to advance their career in a dynamic and experienced team.

About AECOMs Landscape Architecture Team

Our UK&I Landscape Architecture team is renowned for delivery excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We work across all design stages blending strengths in design planning and management to create imaginative solutions that enhance communities and environments. Recent projects includeenergy transition (wind solar hydrogen nuclear storage and energy transmission) infrastructure and new neighbourhoodsthat shape cities and regions.

Job Responsibilities

Project Involvement:

• Develop the delivery of landscape design and planning projects.
• Undertake site survey and analysis using innovative processes.
• Contribute to meetings and workshops representing AECOMs technical excellence.
• Assist leads with project management including financial and programme responsibilities.

Team Development:

• Share knowledge and support culture of continuous growth and development.
• Mentor and develop junior staff including as a professional mentor.

Client Engagement:

• Assist with development of strong relationships with clients stakeholders and collaborators.
• Facilitate proactive client engagement and business development.

Technical Excellence:

• Produce and/or oversee the production of reports drawings and other technical documentation with the necessary level of detail for the various stages of development using appropriate software.
• Prepare and develop designs through all stages of development from initial feasibility through to production of construction information.
• Support and undertake contract administration (e.g. JCLI) to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Collaboration:

• Work iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and integrated solutions.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Experience of preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and evidence-base documents in accordance with best practice.
• Experience of designing public realm schemes and complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK planning system.
• Knowledge of project management including financial control reporting and programme management.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit and/or Civil 3D is highly desirable.
• Skilled in preparing clear graphics technical reports and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or post graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).

Additional Information :

Other:

• Full UK driving licence required to get to remote sites.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1