Location
London (UK Wide role with hybrid working options)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Head of Landscape Planning to 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 lead high-profile regional and global projects across sectors including energy transition, urban regeneration, residential development, and airports. You will work with local authorities, private clients, and global developers to deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions that advance net zero goals and provide wider environmental and social benefits. This role offers the opportunity to deliver transformative projects, develop and mentor a talented team, and contribute to AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence. Focused on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, this position is ideal for a self-motivated individual seeking career advancement within a dynamic and experienced team.

About AECOM’s Landscape Architecture Team
Our UK&I Landscape Architecture team is renowned for delivery excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We work across all design stages, blending strengths in design, planning, and management to create imaginative solutions that enhance communities and environments. Recent projects include energy transition (wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear, storage, and energy transmission as part of the Great Grid Partnership), infrastructure, and new neighbourhoods shaping cities and regions.

Job Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the delivery of Landscape Planning at AECOM, fostering a culture of continuous growth and knowledge sharing.
- Mentor and develop staff, acting as a landscape planning expert, P2C mentor, and line manager.
- Develop AECOM’s profile and represent Landscape Planning in the industry.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators.
- Proactively seek new work through client engagement and business development.
- Oversee delivery of all stages of landscape planning projects ensuring high technical standards.
- Produce and supervise reports, drawings, and technical documentation using appropriate software.
- Communicate clearly, including acting as expert witness and leading meetings and workshops.
- Manage projects including financial control and programme responsibilities.
- Collaborate iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Experience
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) with at least ten years post-Chartership experience.
- Recognised expert in preparing LVIAs, TVIAs, and evidence-base documents following best practice.
- Experience at Public Inquiry and Examination.
- Thorough knowledge of the UK planning system relevant to landscape architecture.
- Proven project management skills including financial control, reporting, and programme management.

About You
- Self-motivated and able to lead and inspire a team.
- Strong communicator with fluency in written and spoken English.
- Client-focused with the ability to build trusted partnerships.
- Committed to sustainability, innovation, and collaborative working.

Qualifications
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Competent in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Full UK driving licence.