Chartered Landscape Planner - Birmingham

Role - Chartered Landscape Planner

Location - Birmingham

Salary - £DOE

We are working with an established landscape consultancy in Birmingham that is looking for a Chartered Landscape Planner to join its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the landscape planning side of the profession and wants to work on a varied range of projects, with plenty of opportunity to develop their career.

The practice works across a mixture of residential, commercial, renewable energy and infrastructure developments, offering a friendly and supportive working environment where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and work closely with experienced colleagues.

THE ROLE

• Prepare Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA)
• Undertake site visits, landscape assessments and visual surveys
• Prepare landscape planning reports and supporting documentation for planning applications
• Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Produce landscape strategies and mitigation recommendations
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other consultants
• Manage your own workload and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
• Support junior colleagues and assist with their professional development

CHARTERED LANDSCAPE PLANNER QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

• A Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) with experience in landscape planning
• Strong experience preparing LVIA and LVA reports
• A good understanding of landscape character assessment and the UK planning system
• Experience working on a range of development projects
• Confident report writing and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

ON OFFER

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working opportunities
• A varied workload across different development sectors
• Supportive and experienced colleagues
• Opportunities for career progression
• The chance to take on greater project responsibility as you develop
• This opportunity would suit a Chartered Landscape Architect who has developed a strong interest in landscape planning and is looking for a role where they can continue building their technical experience, take ownership of projects and progress within an established consultancy.