Landscape Architect

Primary Location: UK - Edinburgh - Tanfield

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking Landscape Architects to join and support the growth of our Landscape Architecture team. As part of one of the UK&I’s largest and most diverse landscape practices, you will undertake high-profile regional and global projects across various sectors including urban regeneration, residential developments, environmental enhancement schemes, and aviation projects. Our portfolio includes collaborations with local authorities, private clients, and global developers, delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions that support progress towards net zero and deliver wider environmental and social benefits.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver transformative projects, within a talented team, and contribute to AECOM’s reputation for design excellence. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, this position is ideal for a self-motivated individual seeking to advance their career in a dynamic and experienced team.

About AECOM’s Landscape Architecture Team

Our Landscape Architecture team is renowned for excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We work across all design stages, blending strengths in design and planning to deliver imaginative solutions that enhance communities and environments. Recent projects include public realm, active travel, resorts, and new neighbourhoods that shape cities and regions.

Why Join AECOM?

• Freedom to Grow: Take control of your working life with flexible working options, including hybrid working and part-time hours. Work the hours that suit you.
• Career Development: Help shape landscape design at AECOM with opportunities for training and mentoring.
• Inclusive Culture: AECOM supports diversity and competitive lifestyle benefits.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Involvement: Develop the design and delivery of landscape projects. Contribute to meetings and workshops, presenting design concepts, and represent AECOM’s design vision. Assist leads with project management, including financial, and programme responsibilities.
• Team Development: Share knowledge and support culture of continuous growth and development. Actively engage in undertaking the UK Landscape Institute (LI) professional exam.
• Client Engagement: Assist with development of strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators. Facilitate proactive client engagement and business development.
• Technical Excellence: Prepare and develop designs through all stages of development from initial feasibility through to production of construction information. Support contract administration (e.g., JCLI) to ensure high-quality project delivery. Produce and/or oversee the production of reports, drawings, and other technical documentation with the necessary level of detail for the various stages of development, using appropriate software. Work iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and integrated design solutions.

Experience:

• Graduates with at least two years post qualification experience actively engaged in becoming a Chartered Member of the LI (CMLI).
• Experience of designing public realm schemes and complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK planning system.
• Knowledge of project management, including financial control, reporting, and programme management.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Revit and/or Civil 3D is highly desirable. Skilled in preparing clear graphics, technical reports, and construction documentation. Strong communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English. Full UK driving licence (To get to remote sites).

Preferred Qualifications

• Landscape Institute accredited Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, and/or Master’s degree.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).

Additional Information

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