AECOM is seeking Principal Landscape Planners to join and support the growth of our UK&I Landscape Architecture team. As a member of one of the UK&I’s largest and most diverse landscape practices, you will take a lead on a range of regional and global major projects, including exemplar regeneration, energy transition and infrastructure schemes.
We are interested in applicants who have experience in landscape planning and assessment, particularly energy transition (wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear, storage, and grid connections), residential, and defence. This is an opportunity to join a recognised team of experts in landscape planning, which is growing.
Job Responsibilities:
* Undertake site survey and analysis in the field, seeking and using innovative processes to deliver successful outcomes.
* Produce and/or oversee the production of reports, drawings, and other technical documentation, with the necessary level of detail for various stages of development, assessment, and design.
* Be client facing and respond to client requirements. Nurture client relationships.
* Clear communication, including the ability to lead on conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
* Technical ability, knowledge, competence, and leadership to provide guidance and inspiration to develop the team. Support a culture of continuous growth, innovation, and technical excellence.
* Understanding to work collaboratively and iteratively with other technical disciplines within multi-disciplinary teams to enhance project delivery.
* Undertake project management responsibilities, including financial and programme management.
* Be aware of and understand the AECOM procedures, their importance, and their application to projects.
Minimum Requirements
* Technically competent in preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and evidence-base documents in accordance with best practice.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
* Experience of project management, including financial control and reporting and programme management and ability to manage own budgets.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
* Competent in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software (preferred).
* Experience of some or all of the following would also be very useful: ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civils 3D, Revit, LSS or ProjectWise.
Qualifications
* Landscape Institute accredited Bachelor’s degree, Diploma and/or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
* Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
* Full UK driving licence for accessing remote sites
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in each person’s potential. 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.
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