Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect / Urban Designer

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

At Arup, we plan, design and deliver ground-breaking and iconic projects through our work in infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we offer a broad range of professional services that make a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work. We aim to always integrate sustainability and innovation into our work.

Our Dublin Masterplanning & Landscape Architecture practice is growing, with a diverse workload of high-profile projects across Ireland, ranging in scale from environmental infrastructure design, major transportation projects through to restoration, town centre regeneration, streetscape design and green buildings.

We work side by side with a wide range of Arup's other specialist disciplines including ecology, environmental specialists, climate specialists, transport, streets focused engineering teams, town planning, digital technology, engineering, cost consulting and project management.

The Opportunity

We're currently looking for a Landscape Architect / Urban Designer with a strong interest in landscape planning to join our team based in our offices in Dublin.

You will be working alongside an unrivalled community of experts, who will support and nurture your growth from the outset. In return, you'll help us deliver effective and professional services in a wide range of sectors for varied and high-profile clients. The Arup portfolio is exciting and diverse, exposing you to a range of project scales and types, each offering their own opportunity for tailored personal development.

As a Landscape Architect at Arup, you will:

Demonstrate the following qualifications, attributes, and skills as well as an exceptional report writing ability, and an interest in planning and assessment as part of an integrated design process.

We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• A degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design.
• CMLI / ILI accreditation or working towards accreditation and with good knowledge of professional ethics and ethical framework.
• Confident and articulate written communication with strong report writing skills.
• Demonstrable experience of landscape / environmental work (typically 4-5 years)
• Strong team working skills.
• A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; experience of using GIS is desirable.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Specific sector experience in areas such as infrastructure, commercial development, urban regeneration, residential, education, health, energy, historic buildings and landscape planning strategic policy;
• Experience of contributing to written documents in support of planning, such as ES chapters, preparing LVIAs, sensitivity studies and landscape/ townscape character assessments.
• Experience of and an interest in stakeholder engagement
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams on infrastructure, environment and transport projects
• Previous track record in building relationships with clients.
• Experience of managing projects and fee budgets, or a desire to develop the necessary skills.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development : Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities : Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership : Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

Shape your time

We appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. Work Unbound is our innovative hybrid working model, which enables our members to work their hours flexibly over the course of the week integrating work, needs and personal lives alongside the needs of Arup's business, clients and communities. Combined with our ground-breaking office in London built for hybrid working, our members benefit from an exciting and inventive approach to daily work.

At Arup, you'll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture or LGBTQ+ communities.

Equality and diversity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?