Landscape Architect

Facade Today; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM is seeking a Landscape Architect to lead landscape design across major infrastructure projects in the UK. The role emphasizes biodiversity outcomes, collaboration with internal teams and external partners, and contributing to environmental submissions.

The position offers a hybrid work pattern between home, site visits, and UK office locations, with a focus on delivering 10% Biodiversity Net Gain and high-quality landscape outcomes across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline required.
• Experience on UK-based projects in consultancy, contractor, or developer context desired.
• Understanding of landscape design principles and the UK planning system.

Responsibilities

• Produce landscape masterplans and detailed design packages across project stages (RIBA 0-7).
• Develop planting strategies and public realm designs; integrate green infrastructure and SuDS.
• Collaborate with internal design and external architects, engineers, ecologists and project teams.
• Prepare BNG reports and landscape/environmental assessments; contribute to management plans.
• Provide on-site support during construction and conduct landscape inspections for QA.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client engagement

Sustainable design

UK planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Tools

3D CAD

GIS

Adobe software

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

At BAM, we are shaping the future of construction by integrating sustainability, biodiversity, and innovative design into everything we deliver. As part of our growing environmental design capability, we are seeking a Landscape Architect to help lead the delivery of high-quality landscapes and measurable biodiversity outcomes across major infrastructure and construction projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the UK’s mandatory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), working with our Partner – The Eden Project, whilst contributing to projects that leave a lasting positive legacy.

This is a Hybrid role between home, projects and any UK office location.

Making Possible

Design & Project Delivery

• Prepare and deliver landscape designs across all project stages (RIBA 0-7)
• Produce:
• Landscape masterplans and detailed design packages
• Planting strategies and public realm designs
• Green infrastructure and SuDS solutions
• Collaborate with our internal Design and Engineering Teams as well as external architects, engineers, ecologists and project teams to deliver coordinated, buildable designs
• Collaborate with the BAM Environmental Sustainability and Digital Teams who support the Operational Business at BAM.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

• Contribute to and support delivery of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain
• Work with the Defra Biodiversity Metric to assess baseline and post-development value
• Develop habitat creation, enhancement and restoration strategies
• Support preparation of:
  • BNG reports
  • Landscape & Ecological Management Plans (LEMP)
  • Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans (HMMP)
• Collaborate with ecologists and planners to secure approvals

Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support planning applications and environmental submissions
• Engage with:
  • Clients and consultants
  • Local Planning Authorities
  • Key stakeholders
• Contribute to design statements and visual/environmental assessments

Construction & Delivery

• Provide on-site support during construction
• Undertake landscape inspections and quality assurance
• Ensure successful implementation of planting and habitat works

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include;

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development
• Flexible benefit pot

What do you bring to the role?

Essential

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline
• Experience working on UK-based projects (consultancy, contractor, or developer side)
• Understanding of:
• Landscape design principles
• UK planning system and environmental policy
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Defra Metric
• Working towards or chartered status (CMLI)
• Experience in infrastructure or construction projects
• Proficiency in 3d CAD, GIS, and Adobe software

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.