Graduate Landscape Architect

ameygroupi; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Learning & Development

Holiday Allowance

Pension

Flexible Working

Discounts

Making a Difference

Inclusive Networks

Descripción de la vacante

Amey is hiring a Graduate Landscape Architect to join the Climate & Place team in Birmingham. You’ll work on climate-resilient landscape projects across the UK, supporting the full project lifecycle from concept to detailed design and site delivery.

You’ll gain mentoring from experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and contribute to public realm design, LVIA, planting design and green infrastructure, with hybrid working between Birmingham office, sites, and remote work where

Formación

• Degree (minimum 2:1) in Landscape Architecture or related subject.
• Strong knowledge of plants and construction materials.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop or SketchUp.

Responsabilidades

• Support climate-resilient landscape and public realm designs from concept to detail.
• Contribute to landscape and LVIA assessments and baseline studies.
• Assist in landscape strategies, green infrastructure and mitigation plans.
• Develop planting plans, schedules, specs and construction info.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and design reviews for quality outputs.
• Collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to create inclusive places.

Conocimientos

Plant knowledge

Written & verbal comms

Team player

Educación

Landscape Architecture degree 2:1

Herramientas

AutoCAD

InDesign

Photoshop

SketchUp

Descripción del empleo

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Graduate Landscape Architect
Starting Salary: £31,000
Location: Birmingham
Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday
Start date: September 2027

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

At Amey, we're passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Our Consulting team partners with organisations such as National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental and sustainability solutions that improve how people live, work and travel across the UK.

From nationally significant programmes worth millions of pounds to local projects that improve everyday journeys and environments, our work makes a real difference. As a graduate, you'll be involved in meaningful projects from day one, developing practical skills, learning from industry experts and helping shape the future of the UK's infrastructure.

About the Team

The Landscape team sits within Amey Consulting’s Climate & Place practice, part of the Energy, Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) business. We bring together landscape architecture, climate resilience and placemaking expertise to create attractive, inclusive and sustainable places that respond positively to environmental change. Working across infrastructure, transport, energy and development projects, the team helps clients embed green infrastructure, biodiversity, resilience and long-term value into the design and management of places.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Landscape Architect to develop their career within an enthusiastic and supportive team of landscape professionals. You will contribute to projects across the UK, helping to shape climate-resilient places through public realm design, landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA), landscape strategies, green infrastructure and detailed planting design. Supported by experienced colleagues, you will gain practical experience across the full project lifecycle, from early concepts and assessment through to detailed design, specification and site delivery.

The role will be supported by Amey’s hybrid working approach, with time split between the Birmingham office, project sites where required, and remote working where appropriate. This flexible arrangement will allow the successful candidate to collaborate closely with colleagues, receive regular support and mentoring, and build confidence as they develop towards an Assistant Landscape Architect role.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development of climate-resilient landscape and public realm designs from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
• Contribute to landscape and visual impact assessments, landscape appraisals, baseline studies and supporting reports.
• Assist in preparing landscape strategies, green infrastructure proposals, design guidance and mitigation plans.
• Develop hard and soft landscape proposals, including planting plans, schedules, specifications and construction information.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and design reviews to help deliver high-quality, buildable and maintainable landscapes.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive, distinctive places that respond to climate, nature and community needs.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.

• Learning & Development: Kick-start your career with a structured Pathway, dedicated mentoring and tailored development opportunities designed to help you grow both professionally and personally.
• Career Growth: Unlock your potential through a wide range of technical, professional and personal development training, supporting you every step of your career journey.
• Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy additional leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Pension: Plan for your future with our generous pension scheme, including contributions from Amey to help your savings go further.
• Flexible Working: We understand that everyone works differently. That's why we offer hybrid and flexible working options, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package to what matters most to you, with options including health and insurance benefits, a Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Discounts: Save on everyday spending with access to hundreds of discounts from leading retailers, travel providers, healthcare services and more.
• Making a Difference: Take up to two Community Involvement Days each year to support a charity or cause you're passionate about, alongside opportunities to get involved in fundraising and volunteering initiatives.
• Inclusive Networks: Join our Affinity Networks, where colleagues come together to connect, support and celebrate diverse communities across Amey.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in engineering and infrastructure. You'll enjoy working with others, communicating your ideas and taking on new challenges while learning from experienced professionals. You don't need years of experience to join us – we're looking for people with potential. If you're curious, motivated and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

To be considered, you'll need to meet the following requirements:

• A degree (minimum 2:1) in Landscape Architecture or any other relevant subject.
• Strong knowledge of plants and construction materials
• Ability to use various computer software programmes relevant to role; Competent using AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop or Sketchup
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, self-motivated and fast learner
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage time with multiple tasks with limited supervision

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.