Principal Landscape Architect

AECOM
Brisbane, Perth
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Architecture & Urban PlanningExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Design leadership","Quality assurance","Technical governance","Risk management","Client relationship building","Communication","Stakeholder management","Mentoring","Time management","Attention to detail"]

Lead multidisciplinary landscape architecture for public realm, ‘blue and green’ infrastructure, urban design strategies, and greenfield communities—from concept through construction. Drive design excellence, technical governance, and delivery against scope, schedule, and budget. Plan and manage programs, resources, and risk, coordinating with planners, architects, scientists, and engineers across Australia, while mentoring team members and building client relationships to support proposals and project wins.

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Job Summary

Lead multidisciplinary landscape architecture for public realm, ‘blue and green’ infrastructure, urban design strategies, and greenfield communities—from concept through construction. Drive design excellence, technical governance, and delivery against scope, schedule, and budget. Plan and manage programs, resources, and risk, coordinating with planners, architects, scientists, and engineers across Australia, while mentoring team members and building client relationships to support proposals and project wins.
Location: Brisbane, Perth
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Architecture & Urban Planning
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead multidisciplinary landscape architecture for public realm, ‘blue and green’ infrastructure, urban design strategies, greenfield communities, and major infrastructure from concept through construction.
  • •Drive design excellence, quality assurance, and technical governance to meet scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations across a diverse portfolio.
  • •Plan and manage programs, resources, and risk; coordinate with planners, architects, scientists, and engineers across Australia.
  • •Build and sustain client relationships by preparing high-quality fee proposals and submissions and contributing to pipeline growth and successful project wins.
  • •Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkAnnual LeavePaid HolidaysLearning BudgetStudy Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design.
  • •10+ years’ post-graduate consulting experience.
  • •AILA Registered or progressing toward registration.
  • •Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, plus MS Office (Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, and 3D AutoCAD advantageous).
  • •Strong end-to-end delivery across concept, detailed design, documentation, and construction phase services, with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
Experience:10+ yearsConsultingInfrastructurePublic realm
Education:Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
Skills:Design leadershipQuality assuranceTechnical governanceRisk managementClient relationship buildingCommunicationStakeholder managementMentoringTime managementAttention to detail
Certifications:AILA
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignPhotoshopIllustratorMS OfficeRevitSketchUpLumion3D AutoCAD

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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