Associate Director - Landscape Architecture

AECOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect to lead diverse projects across the UK. The role involves conducting site surveys, producing technical documents, and fostering client relationships. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in landscape architecture. The position offers a hybrid work model in London, fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of UK planning system regarding landscape architecture.
• Experience managing budgets and project timelines.
• Technically competent in preparing LVIAs and TVIAs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and analyses.
• Produce reports and technical documentation.
• Communicate and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Landscape architecture expertise

Project management

Client relationship management

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS

Job description

Associate Landscape Architect

Work at AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering projects that transform skylines and improve communities worldwide.

Company Description

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking Associate Landscape Architects 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 lead on 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, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing design from an early stage to create a landscape legacy that supports net‑zero and delivers environmental and social benefits.

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 and develop client relationships.
• Communicate clearly, including the ability to lead on conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
• Apply 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.
• Work collaboratively and iteratively with other technical disciplines within multi‑disciplinary teams to enhance project delivery.
• Undertake project management responsibilities, including contractual, financial and programme management.
• Understand and apply AECOM procedures and their importance to projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Technically competent in preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and evidence‑base documents in accordance with best practice. Experience responding to NISP examinations and public inquiries preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
• Experience of project management, including financial control and reporting, programme management, and the 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.
• Full UK driving license.

Additional Information

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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 programme 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.

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.

Disability Confident Employer

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 [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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

Job Details

ReqID: J10126036
Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: Hybrid

Location: London, England, United Kingdom