At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to shape landscapes and contribute to exciting renewable energy projects.
- Company: Established multidisciplinary consultancy with a focus on innovative landscape planning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in landscape architecture while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Landscape Architecture and interest in landscape planning and LVIA required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
An established multidisciplinary is looking to strengthen its Landscape Planning team with a Landscape Architect/Landscape Planner with an interest or background in LVIA. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of projects, with particular involvement in renewable energy, infrastructure and development schemes. Working alongside other environmental and planning professionals, the role will provide exposure to projects from early-stage assessment and feasibility through the planning process.
The Role
- Preparing and contributing to LVIAs, LVIAs as part of EIA, landscape appraisals and supporting landscape planning reports
- Undertaking site surveys, landscape assessments and fieldwork
- Assessing landscape and visual effects and helping identify appropriate mitigation
- Providing landscape and visual advice throughout the planning and development process
- Working closely with planning, environmental and other technical disciplines
- Liaising with clients and project teams
- Managing projects and taking responsibility for the delivery and quality of reports at more senior levels
- Supporting and mentoring less experienced members of the team where appropriate
About You
- You should have a degree in Landscape Architecture
- An interest or experience in landscape planning and LVIA
- Have an understanding of LVIA methodology, landscape and visual assessment and the UK planning process
- Strong written communication, analytical and report-writing skills are important, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- A full UK driving licence is required due to the nature of site-based work
On Offer
- The practice offers a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, including:
- Pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Professional membership fees
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Support towards professional development and Chartership
- Genuine opportunities for progression
This would suit someone looking to develop or progress their career within Landscape Planning and LVIA while joining an independent consultancy offering a strong variety of projects and clear long-term progression.
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