Senior Landscape Architect in Canberra, Australia

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced (Senior to Director) Landscape Architect for immediate employment in our Canberra office.

This is an opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary practice focused on high-performing landscapes that tackle climate change, interconnectivity and mobility, smart growth, ecological systems, and natural resources.

We are looking for a passionate Landscape Architect who is energised by a collaborative design process that engages colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all phases of landscape architecture projects, from initial concept through construction.

• Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions that meet client needs and align with project goals.

• Collaborate with clients, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.

• Work with team members to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

• Manage, mentor and guide junior landscape architects and designers, fostering professional growth within the team.

• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• A degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Landscape Architecture, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.

• Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Excellent design, visualization, and presentation skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in relevant software such as Revit, Auto CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and 3D modelling tools.

• Membership or eligibility for membership with AILA (Australian Institute of Landscape Architects).

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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: J10113764

Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd