An established and growing UK multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Technical Director of Landscape to provide strategic and technical leadership across its Landscape Architecture business. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Landscape Director, Director of Landscape Architecture, Head of Landscape or ambitious Associate Director of Landscape looking to take on a senior leadership position with significant autonomy and influence.
The opportunity:
Provide strategic and technical leadership across the Landscape Architecture business, ensuring technical excellence, quality assurance and compliance with UK landscape planning and environmental legislation.
Lead and oversee complex LVIA, TVIA, landscape planning and environmental assessments, including major infrastructure, energy, strategic development, DCO and NSIP projects.
Support business growth through client development, new business opportunities, major bids, tenders and framework agreements, while managing project budgets, fees and commercial performance.
Lead, mentor and develop landscape architects and multidisciplinary project teams, maintaining a hands-on approach to technical delivery, landscape design and project management.
Act as a senior technical adviser and Expert Witness at planning inquiries, hearings and examinations, collaborating with planners, ecologists, environmental consultants and other specialists.
About you:
You have extensive experience in landscape architecture, landscape planning or environmental consultancy, ideally operating as a Technical Director of Landscape, Landscape Director, Head of Landscape, Associate Director of Landscape or equivalent senior leadership role.
Strong technical expertise in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment (TVIA), UK landscape planning policy, environmental assessment and relevant legislation.
Proven experience leading complex landscape and infrastructure projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and major strategic development schemes, with experience providing Expert Witness evidence.
Demonstrable success in technical leadership, project management, business development, client relationship management and commercial delivery, including fee proposals, budgets, resourc...
Technical Director of Landscape / Landscape Director in Birmingham employer: Kyna Associates
Join a high-impact global organisation in Kettering, Northamptonshire, where your role as a Product Owner will not only drive digital transformation but also contribute to sustainability efforts worldwide. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture that fosters respect and trust, offering excellent career development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and flexible working hours, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
