Principal Landscape Architect

AECOM is seeking Principal Landscape Architects to join and 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 undertake high-profile regional and global projects across various sectors including urban regeneration, residential development, environmental enhancement schemes, and airports. Our portfolio includes collaborations with local authorities, private clients, and global developers, delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions that support progress towards net zero and create environmental and social benefits.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver transformative projects, mentor a talented team, and contribute to AECOM’s reputation for design excellence. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, this position is ideal for a self-motivated individual seeking to advance their career in a dynamic and experienced team.

About AECOM’s Landscape Architecture Team

Our Landscape Architecture team is renowned for design excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We work across all design stages, blending strengths in design, planning and management to deliver imaginative solutions that enhance communities and environments. Recent projects include public realm, active travel, resorts, and new neighbourhoods that shape cities and regions.

Why Join AECOM?

Freedom to Grow: Take control of your working life with flexible options, including hybrid working and part-time hours. Work the hours that suit you.

Career Development: Help shape landscape design at AECOM with opportunities for mentoring, leadership, and professional growth.

Inclusive Culture: AECOM supports diversity and competitive life-style benefits.

Job Responsibilities

Project Involvement:

• Oversee the design and delivery of landscape schemes.
• Project management, including financial, and programme responsibilities.
• Be client facing, presenting design concepts, and represent AECOM’s design vision.

Team Development:

• Share knowledge and support culture of continuous growth and development.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, including acting as a professional mentor and line manager.

Client Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators.
• Seek new work through proactive client engagement and business development.

Technical Excellence:

• Prepare and develop designs through all stages of development from initial feasibility through to production of construction information.
• Administer contracts (e.g., JCLI) to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Produce and/or oversee the production of reports, drawings, and other technical documentation with the necessary level of detail for the various stages of development, using appropriate software.

Collaboration:

• Work iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and integrated design solutions.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) with at least three years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of designing public realm schemes and managing complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the UK planning system relevant to landscape architecture.
• Experience in project management, including financial control, reporting, and programme management.