Principal Landscape Architect

Job Description

Principal Landscape Architect job in Edinburgh, Scotland

Principal Landscape Architect job to be a part of a consultancy with an ambitious 3-year growth plan and a robust project pipeline across residential, renewable energy, and community sectors.

This is an Edinburgh based role that offers up to £50k, up to 37 days total holiday, profit-related bonus scheme, 7% employer pension contribution and the chance to shape meaningful projects in a team-driven, innovative environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIAs), and related strategic planning workstreams
• Develop mitigation strategies and landscape statements to support planning applications and environmental assessment
• Apply innovative landscape techniques to create sustainable, high-quality development
• Work on sensitive sites, often providing expert input for appeal cases and public inquiries.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure project goals are met effectively
• Contribute to strategic decision-making, providing honest, professional advice that aligns with sustainable development goals
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Proven track record in delivering LVIAs, feasibility studies, landscape planning, and mitigation strategies
• Strong technical report writing skills with attention to detail and the ability to deliver bespoke landscape analysis
• Experience working within the energy sector is highly desirable
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Proactive, strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to support diverse client requirements.

What you get back

• Up to £50,000
• Profit Related Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Payment of professional fees
• Hybrid working 2 days remote working offered per week
• Additional Christmas leave
• Regular staff social events.

Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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