Senior Landscape Architect, Dublin

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking Senior 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 deliver wider environmental and social benefits.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver transformative projects, within 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 excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We work across all design stages, blending strengths in design and planning 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.

Job Responsibilities

Project Involvement :

Develop the design and delivery of landscape projects.

Contribute to meetings and workshops, presenting design concepts, and represent AECOM’s design vision.

Assist leads with project management, including financial and programme responsibilities.

Team Development :

Share knowledge and support culture of continuous growth and development.

Mentor and develop junior staff, including as a professional mentor.

Client Engagement :

Assist with development of strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and collaborators.

Facilitate 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.

Support and undertake contract administration (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 :

Recent Corporate Member of the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) or Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI). Candidates about to take the professional exams will also be considered.

Experience of designing public realm schemes and complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Knowledge and understanding of the Irish planning system.

Knowledge of project management, including financial control, reporting, and programme management.

Technical Skills :

Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with Revit and/or Civil 3D is highly desirable.

Skilled in preparing clear graphics, technical reports, and construction documentation.

Strong communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

ILI or LI-accredited Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, and/or Master’s degree.

Corporate Member of the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) or Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).

Additional Information

Full Irish driving licence required for site visits

About AECOM

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

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.

You will help us foster 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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

ReqID: J10145963

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: Hybrid