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:
Contact details for Sadie Nixon - &  All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.