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About Aecom

Aecom is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm that provides various services to its clients. Aecom specializes in offering services such as construction management, architectural design, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, program management, consulting and planning, asset management, pedestrian modeling, environmental contracting, and so on to its clientele.

Your role

Job description:

• Aecom is seeking Graduate Landscape Architects to support planning and design teams.
• This role will suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in an award-winning team that’s growing and at the forefront of innovation within the wider business.
• Aecom offers an extensive, highly flexible package of benefits and the firm would be interested to hear from applicants seeking either a part-time or full-time role.
• Aecom will consider applicants with excellent design skills and a desire to gain experience in UK-based, LVIA and landscape planning work.

Job responsibilities will include:

• The production of drawings and other technical documentation using appropriate software at various stages of development for LVIA, planning, and design projects, assisting in compiling tender submissions, writing concise technical reports and contributing to conference calls, meetings, and workshops, project management and the development of inspirational ideas to resolve complex project issues.
• Aecom would like you to bring your skills and embed placemaking and climate resilience into projects.
• As a member of one of the UK’s largest and most diverse landscape practices, you’ll take a key role in a range of regionally significant projects, including exemplar regeneration, environmental enhancement, and infrastructure schemes, as well as ground-breaking national and international projects.
• You’ll be supported in expanding your experience and developing your career within a structured, friendly team environment.
• Aecom will pair you with an experienced team member as your guide and mentor as you start working on live projects.

You should be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of technical expertise to carry out the following:

• Excellent design skills
• Ability to innovate and develop inspirational ideas to resolve complex project issues
• Assist in project management responsibilities, including contractual, financial, and program management under the supervision of senior colleagues
• Ability and personality to establish strong working relationships with other members of the Landscape team and with multi-disciplinary teams across the business
• Clear communication, including the ability to write concise technical reports and contribute to conference calls, meetings, and workshops
• Be client-facing and respond to client requirements.
• Produce or oversee the production of drawings and other technical documentation using appropriate software, with the necessary level of detail as required at various stages of development for LVIA, planning, and design projects Assist in compiling tender submissions

Training & development

The 2 years graduate program starts with an induction where you'll gain insights into AECOM's global operations, engage with some of the senior staff, and network with many of your fellow graduates. You will be provided with an experienced mentor who will support your professional development through regular reviews, identify training and experience requirements, and share with you their knowledge and experiences. Throughout the program, you'll participate in various residential training events focusing on essential business knowledge and soft skills.

Compensation & benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team. Benefits include:

• The estimated salary for this position is between £26,000 and £30,000 per year 
• Technical and soft skills development
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Global well-being program
• Bi-annual salary review
• Gym membership discount
• Eye care vouchers
• Paid leave
• Employee assistance
• Pension scheme 

Career progression

Once you are a part of the network of global experts, you will work alongside the industry’s best and brightest in an environment that supports learning, development, and technical excellence. Aecom will encourage you to grow and develop your career with them through their technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. They believe in leadership at all levels. Aecom's full range of professional development programs helps advance your leadership skills no matter where you are in your career.

Work-life balance

Aecom 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.

Culture & vibe

Aecom fosters a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where they invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for the clients.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

• Degree or Master’s in Landscape Architecture
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK legal planning system concerning landscape architecture Experience of working/desire to work on high-quality landscape and /or townscape and visual impact assessments and appraisals
• Fluency in English, excellent report writing skills, and ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK as Aecom is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint Experience in some or all the following:

• AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Cloud; ArcGIS; AutoCAD Civils 3D; Revit; and ProjectWise Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard work, with ambition and drive Excellent research skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and program demands.
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole Strong attention to detail.
• A full driving license would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys often with equipment
• Previous work experience in a landscape architecture environment. Previous experience working in a consultancy environment would be beneficial, including work placements or relevant voluntary experience.
• Full driving license as site work with equipment may be required
• Previous relevant work experience in a year-out capacity from recognized Landscape practice would be beneficial.

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page.

• aecom.com/uk-ireland-graduate-careers/gdp-training-development/
• aecom.com/uk-ireland-graduate-careers/uk-ireland-gdp-benefits/
• aecom.com/careers/graduates-and-early-careers/
• aecom.com/careers/career-paths/
• youtube.com/@AECOM
• glassdoor.com