Senior Landscape Architect (UK WIDE), London
Client: AECOM
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 334b8df4f5b7
Job Views: 12
Posted: 29.04.2025
Expiry Date: 13.06.2025
Job Description
AECOM is seeking Senior 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 be involved in a range of regional and global major projects, including exemplar regeneration, energy transition, and infrastructure schemes. Working on projects from Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to local scale, offers the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams, influencing design from an early stage to create a landscape legacy, while supporting progress towards net zero and delivering wider environmental and social benefits.
We are interested in applicants with a wide range of experience and demonstrable expertise in landscape planning and assessment, particularly energy transition (wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear, storage, and grid connections), residential, and defense. This is an opportunity to join a team of acknowledged experts in landscape planning which is growing.
We are looking for a team player with good technical skills who wishes to be involved in the development of innovative, cost-effective, and buildable solutions in an environment that is collaborative, stimulating, and challenging. They should also be keen to develop the skills of the team, seeking latest ideas and knowledge to support a culture of continuous growth, innovation, and technical excellence. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic and experienced team.
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 using appropriate software, with the necessary level of detail as required at various stages of development from strategies to mitigation design.
* Communicate clearly, including the ability to author concise technical reports and to contribute to conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
* Provide guidance, mentorship, and management to junior staff, including as a Chartership mentor.
* Work collaboratively and iteratively with other technical disciplines within a multi-disciplinary design team to enhance project delivery.
* Assist leads with project management responsibilities, including financial and programme management.
* Understand and apply AECOM procedures to projects.
Minimum Requirements
* Experience in preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and evidence-base documents in accordance with best practices.
* Knowledge of the UK planning system related to landscape architecture.
* Understanding of project management, including financial control and reporting, and programme management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Competence in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software (preferred).
* Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, LSS, or ProjectWise is advantageous.
Qualifications
* Landscape Institute accredited Bachelor’s, Diploma, or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
* Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
* UK Driving license for remote site visits.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering services across project lifecycle stages. We work on transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects, committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. Join us to help create a better world and enjoy a flexible, inclusive work environment with extensive benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. Confidentiality is maintained in accordance with EEO guidelines.
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