Senior Landscape Architect/ Landscape Planner in City of London

Senior Landscape Architect/ Landscape Planner About the Role An established and growing landscape consultancy is looking for Landscape Architects and Landscape Planners from Graduate through to Senior level to join its expanding team. This is an opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects, contributing to landscape-led planning, assessment and design. The successful candidates will be proactive, creative and keen to find practical solutions to project challenges while delivering high-quality work for clients. The team brings together a broad range of skills across landscape planning and design, providing robust landscape planning advice alongside landscape-led masterplanning and high-level design. Projects range from smaller residential schemes through to major infrastructure and nationally significant renewable energy projects. Senior candidates will have the opportunity to develop and manage their own portfolio of clients and projects, while more junior candidates will receive structured support with career development, including progression towards Chartered Landscape Architect status. The role is primarily based in London, with applications from Senior Landscape Architects based in Manchester also being considered. Key Responsibilities Supporting or leading the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), producing high-quality written and graphical outputs. Undertaking site appraisals, photography and baseline landscape analysis to a high technical standard. Managing smaller projects independently, with support available where required. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including planning, masterplanning, transport, ecology, heritage and environmental specialists. Contributing to landscape design, mitigation strategies and landscape-led masterplanning. Attending and contributing to client meetings, site visits and stakeholder engagement. Developing professional and industry knowledge through CPD, networking, business development and wider sector engagement. For more senior candidates, developing client relationships and contributing to business development and the growth of the team's project portfolio. About You The ideal candidate will have: A degree in Landscape Architecture, or a relevant degree such as Town Planning, Geography or Urban Design with a strong interest in landscape planning. Experience or a strong interest in landscape planning. This is not primarily a detailed landscape design role. Experience in, or exposure to, LVIAs and/or Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Chartered Landscape Institute membership, progression through the Pathway to Chartership, or a willingness to work towards Chartership. Good IT and technical skills, including experience with CAD/Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Cloud. The ability to work confidently with clients, consultants and other professionals. A proactive approach to professional development and keeping up to date with industry knowledge, guidance and technology. The right to work in the UK. What's on Offer The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of landscape planning and design projects. Exposure to major residential, infrastructure and renewable energy schemes. A supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression. Support towards professional development and Landscape Institute Chartership. Opportunities to build client relationships and develop business development skills. Regular CPD and professional development opportunities. The chance to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Reach out to Ethan Williams on (phone number removed) or click apply to find out more