Associate Director​/Technical Director​/Director; Landscape Planning

Location:
Birmingham or Bristol | Hybrid / Remote working

Morson Group is delighted to be supporting an established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy with the appointment of an Associate / Director / Technical Director – Landscape Planning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Landscape Architect to take on a senior position within a growing landscape planning team. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise and project leadership with client management, business development and the strategic development of the consultancy’s landscape planning services.

With the flexibility to work remotely for up to 80%, this opportunity is open to candidates based in Birmingham, Bristol and surrounding areas, as well as those who are able to travel to either location when required.

• High quality and diverse project portfolio, working across a broad range of development sectors and project scales.
• Multidisciplinary, integrated projects, working alongside professionals across planning, engineering, environmental, transport and other technical disciplines.
• An opportunity to shape and grow the landscape planning service, with the autonomy to develop client relationships, win work and contribute to the future direction of the team.
• Flexible hybrid working, with the opportunity to work remotely for up to 80% of the time.
• Join an established and collaborative consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality technical advice and integrated solutions.
• A role offering genuine career progression and leadership responsibility, with the level of appointment tailored to the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

As a senior member of the landscape team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality landscape planning advice and leading projects from inception through to implementation. You will also contribute to the continued development and growth of the landscape planning service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and project manage small to large landscape planning projects, from inception through to implementation, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, programme and commercial performance.
• Provide senior technical advice and strategic landscape planning input across a range of development projects.
• Prepare, review and sign off high-quality landscape planning reports, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, Landscape Character Assessments and other technical landscape planning documents as appropriate.
• Lead and contribute to site promotion documents, planning applications, design and access statements and other planning submissions.
• Direct and review the production of landscape strategies, landscape masterplans and illustrative design information to support a range of developments.
• Provide expert advice on landscape planning, planning policy, design codes, legislation, regulations and relevant guidance and standards.
• Maintain and develop technical standards, methodologies, templates and best-practice approaches.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues within the landscape team and across the wider business.
• Assist with the strategic development of the landscape planning team, including identifying opportunities for growth, recruitment and development of technical capability.
• Take responsibility for the financial management and commercial performance of projects, including budgets, fee forecasting, invoicing and resource management.
• Prepare and manage fee proposals, bids and tenders, working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical adviser and senior point of contact.
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