Technical Director - Head of Landscape Planning WIDE

Technical Director - Head of Landscape Planning (UK WIDE)

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  London, City of
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - London - Aldgate Tower

AECOM is seeking a Head of Landscape Planning to 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 energy transition, urban regeneration, residential development, 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 deliver wider environmental and social benefits.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development
:

• Lead and guide the delivery of Landscape Planning at AECOM.
• Share knowledge and support a culture of continuous growth for the whole team.
• Mentor and develop staff, including acting as a landscape planning expert, P2C mentor, and line manager.

Client Engagement
:

• Develop AECOM profile and represent AECOM Landscape Planning in the industry.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators. Be a trusted partner.
• Seek new work through proactive client engagement and business development.

Technical Excellence
:

• Oversee the delivery of all stages of landscape planning projects to achieve consistent high standards.
• Produce and oversee the production of reports, drawings, and other technical documentation with the necessary level of detail, using appropriate software.
• Communicate clearly, including the ability to act as expert witness and lead on conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
• Project management, including financial and programme responsibilities.
• Work iteratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and integrated solutions.

Experience
:

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

Technical Skills
:

• Competent in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Skilled in preparing clear graphics and technical reports.
• Strong communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.

Full UK driving licence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address Reasonab if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. You will have 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.