Associate Landscape Architect​/Planner

Role – Asscociate Landscape Architect/Planner – Birmingham – Salary – £DOE

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 Birmingham 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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