Associate Landscape Architect

PRINCIPAL & ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
(Planning & LVIA Bias – Multiple Roles)

Salary Bandings:
Principal: £50,000 – £60,000
Associate Director: £60,000 – £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Locations:
Nationwide – Hybrid working with site visits
Office hubs considered:
Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London & Croydon

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are partnering with a nationally recognised, multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit several Principal and Associate Director Landscape Architects with a strong planning and assessment focus.

With offices across the UK and Ireland, the practice is delivering a diverse pipeline of projects ranging from local development schemes to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team delivering landscape-led solutions on complex and high-profile schemes.

If you are experienced in LVIA / TVIA, passionate about planning, and looking to progress within a respected consultancy environment, we would like to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support landscape planning projects, including LVIA, TVIA and Environmental Impact Assessments

• Undertake site surveys and field analysis to inform robust technical assessments

• Produce high-quality reports and supporting technical documentation

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and key stakeholders

• Mentor and support junior team members, encouraging technical excellence

• Manage project budgets, programmes and deliverables

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve environmental, social and design outcomes

• Associate Director roles will also contribute to business development, bids and tenders

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong experience in landscape planning with a focus on LVIA / TVIA

• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system

• Strong report-writing and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred

• GIS, Revit and Project Wise advantageous

• Full UK driving licence essential for site-based work

• UK project experience required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)

• Landscape Institute–accredited Bachelor’s, Diploma or Master’s degree

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Hybrid working with genuine trust, autonomy and flexibility

• Opportunity to join a team currently in high demand

• Exposure to major national and international projects

• Project sectors include infrastructure, energy transition, stadiums, defence, healthcare, aviation and commercial development

• Work alongside an experienced Landscape Architecture Lead and senior leadership team

• Clear progression pathways with responsibility across technical delivery, leadership and client engagement

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered,  and portfolio to:

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