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 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 developments, environmental enhancement schemes, and aviation projects. 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.

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.
Actively engage in undertaking the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) or UK Landscape Institute (LI) professional exam.

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 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:

Graduates with at least two years post qualification experience actively engaged in becoming a Corporate Member of the ILI or Chartered Member of the LI (CMLI).
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 to access remote sites when required

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 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.

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 [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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

State/Province: Cork

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: International

Primary Location: IE - Cork - Montrose House