At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative landscape projects and mentor a talented team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a world-class design and engineering firm shaping sustainable futures.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible working, and tailored benefits for your lifestyle.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects that transform communities and environments.
- Qualifications: Chartered Landscape Architect with experience in leading complex multidisciplinary projects.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to play a leading role in our London-based landscape architecture and urban design team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to influence major UK and international projects, lead design excellence, and support the growth of a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice.
You will work across infrastructure, regeneration, energy, transport, and major mixed-use developments, collaborating closely with architects, engineers, environmental specialists, and clients to shape resilient, inclusive, and inspiring places.
As a Principal Landscape Architect, you will provide design leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction across complex projects, while mentoring teams and strengthening client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of landscape and public realm projects at all stages.
- Provide input into a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors including town centre regeneration, public realm, reservoirs, airports, schools, residential and highways.
- Mentor and manage landscape architects and supporting professional development.
- Contribute to business development, bids, and client engagement, including presentations and interviews.
- Ensure high standards of design quality, sustainability, and compliance.
- Represent AtkinsRéalis externally and help shape the future direction of the landscape discipline.
About You
You will be a confident, respected professional with strong leadership credentials and a passion for high-quality landscape design.
Essential requirements:
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or equivalent with at least post chartership experience.
- Experience in a senior or principal role within a consultancy environment.
- Proven track record delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong design capability, technical knowledge, and understanding of UK planning processes.
- Experience leading teams, managing project delivery, and engaging directly with clients.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Proven design and software capabilities.
Desirable:
- Experience in infrastructure, transport, energy, or large-scale regeneration projects.
- Business development or work-winning experience.
- International project exposure.
Please note that providing a portfolio will greatly assist us in progressing your application to the shortlisting stage.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.
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