AECOM Landscape Architect Eleanor Street has a great career

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Meet Eleanor Street, who works as a Landscape Architect at AECOM. Eleanor is celebrating a milestone anniversary working as a Chartered Landscape Architect for AECOM.

Working as an AECOM intern

Eleanor's AECOM journey began in 2018, whilst studying for her Master’s degree, when she worked as a summer intern in AECOM’s Dubai, UAE office.

"This professional experience gave me an invaluable insight into the projects I could be involved with from roads schemes to entirely new cities," says Eleanor.

Moving into a graduate role

After completing her studies with a first, Eleanor was offered a graduate role in AECOM’s UK Landscape Architect department in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

"I have enjoyed working with a variety of stakeholders, designing and transforming communities by creating a variety of outdoor spaces," explains Eleanor.

"In 2022, after a dedicated 6 months of eating, sleeping and breathing the practice questions, the fantastic guidance of my mentor and the extensive support of my AECOM colleagues, I gained my Chartership in Landscape Architecture. Following this, I have been given increasing responsibility for landscaping projects and teaching my colleagues using my knowledge."

Embracing life in Northern Ireland

Outside of work, Eleanor has fully embraced life in Northern Ireland.

"I am an active member of Belfast’s Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) sword fighting group, I have started set dancing lessons and gone to many ceilidhs. I love exploring Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, walking in the Mourne Mountains and watch many shows at Belfast’s Grand Opera House,: says Eleanor. "I am looking forward to my future with AECOM and the career opportunities it will bring me. The pandemic reminded us of the physical and mental health benefits of well-designed outdoor spaces. Our work, as Landscape Architects, is invaluable and contributes to the well-being of our communities."