At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead landscape assessments and deliver high-quality LVIA reports for diverse projects.
- Company: Dynamic multidisciplinary consultancy with a focus on innovative landscape planning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, health insurance, flexible working, and generous leave.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team with excellent career growth and wellness initiatives.
- Why this job: Shape impactful landscape projects while mentoring the next generation of professionals.
- Qualifications: Degree in Landscape Architecture and extensive LVIA experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy with 14 offices across the UK is currently looking for an experienced Associate Landscape Architect with a strong and demonstrable focus on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). This role will be based from their central London studio and will involve leading LVIA strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and major infrastructure developments. You’ll be a key figure in shaping the landscape planning offer, providing technical leadership and quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of each project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take ownership of the LVIA offering across the business, overseeing the delivery of high-quality assessments
- Lead the production and review of LVIA reports and associated visualisations
- Provide senior-level input and advice to clients, planners, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Undertake site visits and fieldwork to assess landscape and visual characteristics and inform strategic project direction
- Oversee the preparation of 3D models, photomontages, and other visual outputs to support assessments
- Support fee proposals, resourcing, and project management responsibilities on LVIA commissions
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, promoting best practice in LVIA methodologies
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Landscape Architecture
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
- Extensive experience in leading and delivering LVIA work, ideally in a consultancy setting
- Proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS platforms
- Strong understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and national infrastructure processes
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from early stages to delivery
- Confident communicator, capable of representing the practice at client meetings, hearings, and public consultations
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Health Insurance
- Company Pension
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- CPD and Professional Development Support
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellness Initiatives
- Regular Team and Social Events
Associate Landscape Architect/Planner - London employer: LEAD Careers
Join a dynamic design studio in Bristol that champions creativity and sustainability, making it an exceptional employer for landscape architects. With a collaborative work culture, ample opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to impactful projects, you'll thrive in an environment that values innovation and teamwork. The studio's focus on landscape-led masterplanning ensures that your contributions will not only enhance the urban environment but also foster a sense of community.
