Landscape Architect

Egis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Landscape Architect to join their team. The role involves designing landscape elements for urban transport projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering impactful public realm designs. Candidates should have a BA/Master's in Landscape Architecture and strong communication skills. This opportunity includes competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension contribution of 5%

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Tailored career path with structured training

Mentoring from senior staff

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Some experience working on infrastructure, public realm, or transport-related landscape design projects.
• Familiarity with landscape and visual assessment methods.
• Understanding of soft and hard landscape design, including construction detailing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept and detailed design packages for projects.
• Assist in preparation of design drawings and reports.
• Collaborate with teams including architects, engineers, and ecologists.

Skills

Strong design and graphical communication skills

Technical proficiency in preparing detailed landscape drawings

Ability to contribute to multiple stages of project delivery

Good time management and attention to detail

Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn

Education

BA and/or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

3D Modelling in SketchUp / Rhino / Revit

GIS

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, engineering, and operations firm working at the forefront of infrastructure and the built environment. With over 20,500 employees across more than 100 countries, we deliver sustainable and intelligent solutions that respond to the climate emergency and promote balanced, resilient development.

In the UK, we’re proud to be working on iconic projects that improve connectivity, reduce emissions, and support local communities—from smart cities to tramways and major regeneration schemes.

About the Role and Project

The Midland Metro Alliance is delivering a transformative expansion of the West Midlands tram network to enhance regional connectivity, support economic growth, and enable more sustainable transport options. Projects include the Birmingham Eastside and Westside extensions, and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill line.

Egis leads the Designer Joint Venture within the Alliance, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver a world-class transit system and public realm improvements that foster sustainable growth.

We are currently looking to hire a Landscape Architect to join our Birmingham office, working on high-profile infrastructure and public realm projects in a multidisciplinary design environment.

About the Role

As a Landscape Architect, you will support the design and delivery of landscape and public realm elements within major urban transport and infrastructure schemes. You will work as part of a collaborative team of landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, and planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept, sketch, and detailed design packages for public realm, infrastructure and development projects.
• Assist in the preparation of design drawings, visuals, specifications, schedules, and reports to support planning and delivery.
• Carry out site and contextual analysis to inform design proposals.
• Assist with Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals (LVIA) and Assessments.
• Participate in workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions and client meetings as needed.
• Support project delivery through all stages, from feasibility through to construction.
• Collaborate across teams including architects, engineers, ecologists, and environmental consultants.

Skills and Experience

Experience (preferred but not all essential):

• Some experience working on infrastructure, public realm, or transport-related landscape design projects.
• Familiarity with landscape and visual assessment (LVIA/TVIA) methods.
• Understanding of soft and hard landscape design, including construction detailing.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and material specification.
• Interest in the environmental and socio-economic impacts of landscape design.

Skills:

• Strong design and graphical communication skills.
• Technical proficiency in preparing detailed landscape drawings and visuals.
• Ability to contribute to multiple stages of project delivery in a team environment.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

What do we need from you

• BA and/or Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
• Working toward Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) is desirable.

Software Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• AutoCAD
• 3D Modelling in SketchUp / Rhino / Revit
• GIS experience is a plus

What’s in it for you?

You must have the right to work in the UK

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Tailored career path with structured training
• Mentoring from senior staff
• Hybrid working

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.