AtkinsRéalis
Landscape Architecture Studio Lead, Edinburgh
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Landscape Architecture Studio Lead, Edinburgh
Chartered Landscape Architect (Associate/Associate Director) – Edinburgh Studio Lead
About the Role
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Chartered Landscape Architect (Associate/Associate Director) to lead our Edinburgh studio and expand our Landscape Architecture presence across Scotland.
This is an inspiring opportunity to:
- Lead a talented team of landscape architects and urban designers.
- Drive design excellence, build client relationships, and win new business.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on high-impact projects across Scotland, including public realm, infrastructure, regeneration, urban design, and nature-based solutions.
As part of a wider UK practice of 80+ professionals, you will shape a growing studio and contribute to Scotland’s most transformative projects.
Your Responsibilities
As the Landscape Studio Lead, your primary focus is growing and shaping the Scottish Landscape Architecture and Urban Design team. Reporting directly to the Northern Landscape & Urban Design Team Lead, you will:
Team Leadership & Strategic Growth
- Develop and mentor a high-performing, collaborative studio culture, supporting both junior and senior professionals.
- Lead the strategic expansion of AtkinsRéalis’ UK Landscape Practice in Scotland.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration with Buildings & Places and global teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Project Delivery & Design Excellence
- Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects with technical precision and commercial acumen.
- Champion innovative, high-quality design while ensuring meetings and positive environmental and social outcomes.
- Drive strategic business development, bidding, and work-winning activities to secure new opportunities in:
- Landscape architecture
- Masterplanning
- Urban design
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Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships and satisfaction.
- Engage with local authorities, collaborators, and key stakeholders across Scotland.
Thought Leadership & Professional Development
- Represent AtkinsRéalis externally through:
- Industry presentations
- Thought leadership work
- Networking
- Professional advocacy
- Develop compelling design narratives that address urban, economic, and ecological challenges.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
✅ Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) – Essential for leadership credibility. ✅ Proven track record in:
- Leading and delivering landscape architecture projects in a consultancy setting.
- Directly managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects with technical, commercial, and stakeholder considerations.
- Client relationship management and winning business through bids, proposals, and strategic pitches. ✅ Team leadership skills with a focus on motivating, developing, and retaining talent (including Chartership guidance). ✅ Commercial awareness with experience in project profitability, cost control, and strategic business decisions. ✅ Strong communication and presentation skills (internal & external). ✅ Flexibility to travel: Regular attendance in Edinburgh required, with travel across Scotland as a regular duty.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- Flexible working and tailored benefits to support work-life balance:
- Hybrid working model
- Adjustable holiday allowances
- Career development opportunities:
- Accredited training programs --pathways
- Leadership workshops
- Employee rewards customized for personal life stages.
- Inclusive culture: Strong focus on diversity, well-being, and belonging.
- Health & wellbeing support:
- Mental health resources
- Employee assistance programs
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About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global engineering services and nuclear organization, committed to transforming infrastructure and energy systems through innovation. Our 80,000+ experts—engineers, architects, social designers, and project managers—partner with governments, corporations, and public/private sectors to create a better world.
We believe in:
- Engineering excellence that addresses environmental challenges sustainably.
- Kind and inclusive workplaces where everyone thrives.
- Defining the future of built environments through cutting-edge problem-solving.
Additional Information
Security & Compliance
This role may require security clearance (via UKSV). Offer terms are pending successful vetting, which requires candidates with UK residency of 5 years or more to provide proof.
Please refrain from discussing or listing security clearance details in applications.
Diversity & Inclusion
AtkinsRéalis is an Equal Opportunities Employer, actively supporting:
- Employees from diverse backgrounds
- Disability inclusion (via the Disability Confident Leader initiative)
- Families with flexible policies
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community engagement
Eেজbilities: If you want to be considered under the disability-adjusted criteria, please notify us at the application stage.
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