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AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm, see how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM

We enjoy what we do in bringing projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work. We are driven by a design ethos, a set of values and a common purpose to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Innovation is built into every project we manage and community we serve.

We enjoy an exceptional team approach and our landscape architectural staff work closely with in-house engineers, planners, ecologists and other professionals to develop award winning integrated projects which produce solutions to the urban and rural landscapes whilst embedding climate resilience and leave a sustainable legacy.

As a Landscape Architecture Placement in our studios you will have the opportunity to work with senior members of the team on a wide range of project types in diverse geographies. You will experience projects at all stages of design through to implementation including:

  • Public realm and Landscape design from conceptual to detail design stage, including Town centre/ Urban Public Realm Improvement schemes, parks, business and commercial developments, residential developments, healthcare and education campuses, and transport-based landscape projects.
  • Tourism and community projects, including interpretation planning, community-led planning, public consultation, design workshops, village and town appraisals, and public realm design strategies.
  • Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment for developments such as: Roads, solar farms, wind farms, grid infrastructure and substations, quarries, industrial, commercial and residential developments as part of Environmental Impact Assessment projects.

Position responsibilities include

  • Site surveys and analysis, research, public and stakeholder consultation, and production of concept/ detail design, construction drawings and works specifications.
  • Production of high-quality presentation drawings and graphics.
  • Production of high-quality written reports.
  • Supporting project managers and other staff with other office duties with integrity and flexibility.
  • Organising and managing your professional work responsibly and independently where necessary.
  • Carry out professional work with care, conscientiousness and with proper regard to relevant technical and professional standards.
  • Ability of working to meet demanding deadlines.

All Interested candidates must provide PDF versions of their current work portfolio with their application

Minimum Requirements

Right to work in the UK

Preferred Qualifications

Studying towards a BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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.

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