Senior Landscape Architect- LVIA

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Landscape Planner to join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy that is redefining how the industry works. With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, innovation and meaningful work, the successful candidate will be part of a team that genuinely cares about people, the planet, and the projects they deliver.

The Role

The Landscape Planner will play a key role in delivering landscape planning services across a variety of urban and rural projects. They will be responsible for shaping development proposals from inception to submission, placing landscape considerations at the heart of project strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Producing high-quality reports and assessments for planning applications
• Conducting site feasibility and constraints analysis
• Delivering Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA), Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Developing strategic landscape proposals and mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with in-house ecology, arboriculture and GBI teams
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, statutory consultees, and local planning authorities
• Supporting project delivery while benefiting from mentoring and personal development opportunities

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating better outcomes for people and places.
• Degree in landscape architecture or a related subject
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or working towards chartership
• Strong skills in project management, report writing, and client liaison
• Demonstrable experience in LVA/LVIA and input into landscape mitigation strategies
• Good working knowledge of EIA and UK planning legislation
• Comfortable advising clients on due diligence and risk relating to landscape and visual matters
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience contributing to or leading business development activities
• Involvement in Public Inquiry work (or willingness to develop this skill)

Why Join Them?

This consultancy is built on values of honesty, empathy, and purpose. Team members enjoy a supportive, high-trust environment, and the business places strong emphasis on individual wellbeing, flexible working, and social impact. With a blend of meaningful work, genuine team spirit, and a culture that encourages growth, this is a place where people thrive - and make a real difference.