Technical Director - Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner - Scotland in Glasgow

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… We are seeking suitably qualified Technical Director Landscape Architect with a diverse track record to join our Edinburgh or Glasgow Landscape & Urban Design team. We are a passionate and motivated team with offices in all regions of the UK and Ireland. We value integrity and professionalism aligned with creativity and vision and as part of the UK and Ireland Environment business, the successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative team and work alongside colleagues across the UK and Ireland.

• Promote, deliver and grow landscape planning and assessment for national and international clients, aligned to the LUD Business Plan, the WSP Strategic Action Plan and supporting the successful financial performance of the team.
• Shape & develop a strategy for “what excellent looks like” for landscape planning outputs (standards, templates, proportionality and consistency) and people, embedding continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Act as key contact and senior advisor within Environmental Services on policy, technical advice and guidance and primary interface to the EMA (EIA coordination) team for landscape planning matters.
• Collaborate to build internal and external profile for landscape planning through thought leadership, client engagement and industry representation.
• Support growth and retention of talent through mentoring, coaching and a clear development pathway.
• Proactively support consistency in development and wellbeing at a national level by strengthening authorship and reviewer capability to help manage LVIA workload pressures.
• Identify, support and develop opportunities for technical improvement, including the opportunities represented by new technologies.
• Shape and pursue opportunities for market growth, supported by business development and client activities, sector and client plans.
• Provide senior leadership on projects including DCOs, ensuring integration with EIA teams and other disciplines through consent, design evolution and mitigation.
• Champion rigorous QA, peer review and sign‑off for submissions to protect quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Provide expert witness services and develop an inquiry‑ready bench through coaching.

• Support growth and retention of talent through mentoring, coaching and a clear development pathway.
• Proactively support consistency in development and wellbeing at a national level by strengthening authorship and reviewer capability to help manage LVIA workload pressures.

• Identify, support and develop opportunities for technical improvement, including the opportunities represented by new technologies.
• Shape and pursue opportunities for market growth, supported by business development and client activities, sector and client plans.

• Provide senior leadership on projects including DCOs, ensuring integration with EIA teams and other disciplines through consent, design evolution and mitigation.
• Champion rigorous QA, peer review and sign‑off for submissions to protect quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Provide expert witness services and develop an inquiry‑ready bench through coaching.

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma / Masters qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent.
• Established track record authoring Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments.
• Established track record successfully delivering landscape and urban design projects, from initial site analysis and concept design through to detailed design including the production of information for planning and construction.
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.