Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
AECOM is seeking Technical Director Landscape Planners to support the growth of our Landscape Architecture team. As an expert in landscape planning, you will be part of one of the UK&I’s largest and most diverse landscape practices undertaking landmark regional and global projects across sectors including energy transition, residential development, and airports. You will lead transformative projects, develop and mentor a talented team, and contribute to AECOM’s reputation for technical excellence. This role focuses on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, 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.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Excellence: Act as landscape planning expert for energy transition projects. Oversee delivery of landscape planning projects to ensure consistent high standards. Produce and oversee reports, drawings, and technical documentation with appropriate detail and software. Communicate clearly, including acting as expert witness and leading meetings and workshops. Manage projects including financial and programme responsibilities.
Team Development: Shape Landscape Planning at AECOM. Share knowledge and support a culture of continuous growth. Mentor and develop staff, acting as expert, professional mentor, and line manager.
Client Engagement: Develop AECOM Landscape Planning profile in the industry. Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators. Be a trusted partner and proactively seek new work through client engagement and business development.
Collaboration: Work iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and integrated solutions.

Additional Information
Full UK driving licence is essential due to travel to remote areas. AECOM is committed to a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities. We offer hybrid work options and a dynamic environment that champions integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset.

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

About you
Self-motivated and proactive with strong leadership skills. Excellent communicator with ability to act as expert witness and lead meetings and workshops. Collaborative team player who can work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous professional development and mentoring others.

Qualifications
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture preferred. Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) essential. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Competent in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud. Skilled in preparing clear graphics and technical reports. Fluent in written and spoken English. Full UK driving licence is mandatory.