Associate Director - Landscape Architecture in London

Job Description AECOM is seeking an Associate Director Landscape Planner 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 offers the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams, influencing design from an early stage to create a landscape legacy while supporting progress towards net zero and delivering wider environmental and social benefits.

We are interested in applicants who are experts in landscape planning and assessment, particularly energy transition (wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear, storage and grid connections), residential and defence.

This is an opportunity to join a recognised team of experts in landscape planning which is growing.

We are looking for a team player with good technical skills who is motivated to deliver innovative, cost‑effective and buildable solutions in an environment that is collaborative, stimulating and challenging.

They should also be keen and able to develop the skills of the team, provide mentoring and be integral in shaping the direction of landscape planning at AECOM.

The role will suit a self‑motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic and experienced team.

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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.

Clear communication, including the ability to lead on conference calls, meetings, and workshops.

Provide technical ability, knowledge, competence, and leadership to give 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 multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery.

Undertake project management responsibilities, including contractual, financial and programme management.

Be aware of and understand the AECOM procedures, their importance, and their application to projects.

Be technically competent in preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and evidence‑base documents in accordance with best practice.

Experience of responding to NISP examination and public inquiries preferred.

Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK planning system with respect to landscape architecture.

Experience of project management, including financial control and reporting and programme management and ability to manage own budgets.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Competent in the use of Auto CAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software preferred.

Experience of some or all of the following would also be useful: Arc GIS, Auto CAD Civils 3D, Revit, LSS or Project Wise.

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.

Benefits AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families.

Work can be conducted in a hybrid model, giving flexibility to work from an AECOM office, a remote location or at a client site.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statements As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours.

AECOM is 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.

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