Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, as a Senior Landscape Architect and contribute to high-profile regional and international projects. You will work within one of the UK&I’s largest and most diverse landscape architecture teams, delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions across sectors including urban regeneration, residential development, environmental enhancement, resorts, and aviation. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative projects, mentor junior staff, and uphold AECOM’s reputation for design excellence. You will collaborate with local authorities, private clients, and global developers to create projects that support net zero ambitions and deliver broad environmental and social benefits. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and multidisciplinary teamwork, this position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking career advancement in a dynamic environment.

About AECOM’s Landscape Architecture Team
Our UK&I Landscape Architecture team is renowned for design excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We work across all design stages, blending landscape planning and management expertise to deliver imaginative solutions that enhance communities and environments. Recent projects include public realm schemes, active travel initiatives, and new neighbourhoods that shape cities and regions.

Why Join AECOM?
Freedom to Grow: Flexible working options including hybrid and part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
Career Development: Opportunities for mentoring, professional growth, and shaping landscape design.
Inclusive Culture: Commitment to diversity and competitive lifestyle benefits.

Job Responsibilities
Project Involvement: Lead design and delivery of landscape projects, present design concepts, and support project management including financial and programme responsibilities.
Team Development: Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators to support business development.
Technical Excellence: Prepare designs from feasibility through construction information, support contract administration, and produce detailed reports and technical documentation.
Collaboration: Work iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and integrated design solutions.

Experience
Recent Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or candidates preparing for professional exams.
Proven experience designing public realm schemes and complex multidisciplinary projects.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
Experience in project management including financial control, reporting, and programme management.
Proficiency 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 with fluency in written and spoken English.

About You
Self-motivated and collaborative professional with a passion for sustainable and innovative landscape design.
Committed to mentoring and developing junior team members.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Full UK driving licence required due to site visits, some locations not accessible by public transport.

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