Associate Director - Landscape Architecture

AECOM is seeking Associate Director Landscape Planners 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 multi-disciplinary 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of technical expertise in order to be able to carry out the following job/project tasks:

• 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.
• Technical ability, knowledge, competence, and leadership to provide guidance and inspiration to develop the team. Support a culture of continuous growth, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Understanding to work collaboratively and iteratively with other technical disciplines within multi-disciplinary 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• 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 AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software preferred.
• Experience of some or all of the following would also be very useful: ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civils 3D, Revit, LSS or ProjectWise.