London, UK
Senior landscape architect
AECOM is recruiting for a senior landscape architect at its London headquarters.
Job summary
AECOM is looking for exceptional senior landscape architects to join our busy central London studio. We continually design and deliver some of the premier, award-winning landscape architecture projects around the world. Our projects range from award winning design, major masterplanning schemes, major events such as Olympics or World Expos, five-star resorts, national infrastructure projects, landscape planning, and landscape strategy.
As a senior landscape architect in our landscape architecture studio, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types at all stages of the design and implementation process. The successful candidate work closely with the director team to lead design development and delivery at all stages.
We enjoy what we do at AECOM. We bring projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Our multidisciplinary studio means closely with urban designers, architects, engineers, economists, community outreach and other related professionals to develop award winning integrated projects. Our local practice work leverages AECOM’s global presence to address urban and climate changes in the next century and to serve as catalysts for regeneration. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve. We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed.
Key responsibilities:
- prepare innovative conceptual landscape designs and urban public realm design alongside studio leadership
- utilise exceptional 3D modelling skills to generate design concepts and clear design graphics
- possess the technical expertise in landscape architecture to deliver projects from conception to construction
- possess the ability to clearly write design reports, design and access statements and construction specifications are essential
- work within multidisciplinary teams both within the design and planning practice (blending landscape, urban, environmental and community design) as well as across studios
Minimum requirements
Qualifications, skills and attributes:
- bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related discipline at a minimum, masters preferred. Chartered status with a relevant professional body is preferred
- 5-10 years’ progressive experience, ideally in a multidisciplinary practice
Preferred qualifications:
- strong portfolio of built work which demonstrates excellent design technical capabilities with a focus on the delivery of high quality public realm projects
- demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of projects from proposal development to completion, including periodic project reviews, with a focus on maintaining project schedule and budget
- proficiency in Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, BIM (Civil 3D and/or Revit)
- strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and communication at all levels and work collaboratively across the organisation and with clients
What we offer
AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice to third to party agencies:
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Requisition/vacancy no. 179591BR
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.