Technical Director Landscape Planner

Overview

As Technical Director Landscape Planners at AECOM, you lead landscape planning within a large UK&I team, guiding landmark energy transition, infrastructure, and urban projects. You will mentor a multidisciplinary group, manage complex programs, and represent the practice in client and stakeholder forums. The role combines technical leadership with business development and collaboration to deliver sustainable, high-impact solutions. Your work helps advance net-zero goals while shaping resilient environments for communities.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• compensation and well-being programs
• equal opportunity employer
• global firm with diverse opportunities

Responsibilities

• Act as landscape planning expert for energy transition projects
• Oversee delivery of landscape planning projects to ensure high standards
• Produce and supervise reports, drawings, and technical documentation
• Communicate clearly; act as expert witness and lead meetings/workshops
• Manage project financials and program timelines
• Shape Landscape Planning through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Mentor staff and take on line management responsibilities
• Develop the AECOM Landscape Planning profile through client engagement and business development
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions

Key requirements

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) with at least ten years post-Chartership experience
• Expert in preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and evidence-base documents per 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
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Client relationship building
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Competent in AutoCAD
• Competent in Adobe Creative Cloud

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