Experienced Landscape Architect

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives and creating regenerative environments and collaborating in diverse and multidisciplinary projects
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• An environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working from 120 offices across 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Africa, and North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Management Services expertise to clients worldwide.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Landscape Architect to join our team on a casual basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing landscape design, documentation, and contract administration services for landscape architecture projects across ANZ.

As a member of the team, the incumbent will work on multidisciplinary projects, as well as smaller design projects, and will develop skills in project management, coordination and communication with clients and industry colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and documentation of landscape, open space planning, landscape master plans, water sensitive urban design, streetscapes, public infrastructure, linear trails, public buildings, residential estates, parks and reserves, landscape assessments and visualisations
• Apply project management principles to assigned tasks and deliver project outcomes to the required standard and within agreed timeframes and fees
• Prepare detailed design, construction documentation and specification packages for Landscape Architectural projects and coordinate construction documentation across disciplines and consultants
• Apply skills in CAD drafting and Adobe products, report writing and hand graphics
• Collaborate with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables
• Contribute to the commercial success of projects and the wider team
• Liaise with clients to progress the landscape design process and achieve the project outcomes
• Liaise with Councils and other Statutory Authorities to obtain approval of design packages on behalf of our clients

About You

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or a related discipline
• Minimum 5–7 years’ industry experience working as a Landscape Architect
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe
• Relevant project experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Australian working rights

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - awestha.momand@sjgroup.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!