Senior Landscape Architect (UK WIDE) - job 1 of 2

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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 demonstratable expertise 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 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:

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of technical expertise in order to be able to carry out the following job/project accountabilities:

• 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.
• Technical ability, knowledge, and competence to provide guidance to teach, develop and manage junior staff, including as a Chartership mentor.
• Understanding to work collaboratively and iteratively with other technical disciplines within a multi-disciplinary design team to enhance project delivery.
• Assist leads to 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
• An understanding of project management, including financial control and reporting and programme management.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software (preferred).
• Experience of some or all the following useful: ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civils 3D, Revit, LSS or ProjectWise.

• Landscape Institute accredited Bachelor’s degree, Diploma and/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 the world’s 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll 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 [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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