Graduate Landscape Architect

Amey is looking for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join their Consulting team in Birmingham. This role involves working on infrastructure projects, focusing on creating sustainable and resilient places.

About the Team

The Landscape team is part of Amey Consulting’s Climate & Place practice. They specialise in landscape architecture, climate resilience, and placemaking, working on projects across infrastructure, transport, energy, and development. The team aims to embed green infrastructure, biodiversity, and resilience into the design and management of places.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the development of climate-resilient landscape and public realm designs from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
• Contribute to landscape and visual impact assessments, landscape appraisals, baseline studies and supporting reports.
• Assist in preparing landscape strategies, green infrastructure proposals, design guidance and mitigation plans.
• Develop hard and soft landscape proposals, including planting plans, schedules, specifications and construction information.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and design reviews to help deliver high-quality, buildable and maintainable landscapes.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive, distinctive places that respond to climate, nature and community needs.

What we’re looking for

• A degree (minimum 2:1) in Landscape Architecture or any other relevant subject.
• Strong knowledge of plants and construction materials.
• Competency in using computer software relevant to the role, including AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, or Sketchup.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, be self-motivated, and a fast learner.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively with limited supervision.

Benefits

• Structured learning and development pathway with dedicated mentoring.
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Flexible benefits package including health and insurance options, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to various discounts from leading retailers and service providers.
• Two Community Involvement Days per year for volunteering.
• Membership in inclusive Affinity Networks.

Application Guidance

• Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. Amey is a disability confident leader and guarantees an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.
• Contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk for any access needs or support during the application process.
• Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early.