AtkinsRéalis
Senior/Principal Landscape Architect
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Job Description
Overview
Shape places that matter
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to play a leading role in our London-based landscape architecture and urban design team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to influence major UK and international projects, lead design excellence, and support the growth of a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice.
You will work across infrastructure, regeneration, energy, transport, and major mixed-use developments, collaborating closely with architects, engineers, environmental specialists, and clients to shape resilient, inclusive, and inspiring places.
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class design and engineering company, connecting people, data, and technology to transform our world and communities. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that embody design quality, environmental responsibility, and social value.
Our practice-wide team of 75 landscape architects, urban designers, and masterplanners work throughout the UK and internationally, delivering award-winning and inspiring designs that transform people’s lives. We have an established innovative team within AtkinsRéalis with over 40 years of experience. We are proud of our rich heritage as one of the UK’s larger landscape practices and the future growth opportunities available within the AtkinsRéalis landscape, urban design architecture, and masterplanning practice.
Your role
As a Principal Landscape Architect, you will provide design leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction across complex projects, while mentoring teams and strengthening client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of landscape and public realm projects at all stages.
- Provide input into a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors including town centre regeneration, public realm, reservoirs, airports, schools, residential, and highways.
- Mentor and manage landscape architects and supporting professional development.
- Contributing to business development, bids, and client engagement, including presentations and interviews.
- Ensure high standards of design quality, sustainability, and compliance.
- Represent AtkinsRéalis externally and help shape the future direction of the landscape discipline.
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About You
You will be a confident, respected professional with strong leadership credentials and a passion for high-quality landscape design.
Essential requirements:
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or equivalent with at least post-chartership experience.
- Experience in a senior or principal role within a consultancy environment.
- Proven track record delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong design capability, technical knowledge, and understanding of UK planning processes.
- Experience leading teams, managing project delivery, and engaging directly with clients.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Proven design and software capabilities.
Desirable:
- Experience in infrastructure, transport, energy, or large-scale regeneration projects.
- Business development or work-winning experience.
- International project exposure.
Please note that providing a portfolio will greatly assist us in progressing your application to the shortlisting stage.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
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