Landscape Architect

Sirius Planning is looking for a talented Landscape Architect to join our growing team based in Leeds, with flexible options for hybrid or fully remote working.

As part of the Sirius Group – a forward-thinking, employee-owned consultancy – you’ll work alongside our dedicated landscape and planning team, delivering a wide variety of projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile and meaningful work in sectors such as:

• Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydrogen, battery storage)
• Minerals

You’ll collaborate closely with our Senior Principal Landscape Architect and Town Planners, supporting the assessment and design of innovative, sustainable landscapes and helping drive our continued business growth.

• Undertake Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments / Appraisals (LVIAs).
• Landscape Capacity and Feasibility Studies.
• Contribute to landscape design, restoration plans, and landscape management strategies.
• Support planning applications with high-quality visuals and technical reporting.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities across all project stages.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Landscape Architecture (or equivalent) and a postgraduate qualification
• Eligibility for or Chartered Member status with the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Ideally 5+ years’ professional experience (but we’re open to hearing from strong candidates with other levels of experience)
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, GIS, and graphics software
• Excellent communication and project management abilities
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
• Experience in residential master planning, soft works design, and environmental planning would be a plus.

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Flexible working – remote, hybrid, or office-based in Leeds
• Opportunities for training, career progression, and professional development
• The chance to be part of an employee-owned company with a strong, collaborative culture
• A diverse portfolio of projects and a healthy pipeline of upcoming work.

Sirius Planning is an established planning and landscape consultancy that forms part of the wider Sirius Group, a trusted name in environmental consultancy. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, pragmatic solutions for our clients and enjoy long-standing relationships across multiple sectors.