Landscape Planner

From renewable energy (onshore & offshore wind, solar and battery storage) to carbon capture, data centres, coastal defence, urban regeneration, housing and major transport infrastructure - this is a chance to work on nationally significant schemes within a collaborative, design-led environment.

This is a practice that genuinely believes in the power of landscape and the brilliance of collective thinking. As an employee-owned business, everyone has a voice and shares responsibility in shaping the future of the company.

You can be based in any of the following offices:
Bristol, Cambridge, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Oxford and Peterborough with flexible working arrangements available.

Opportunities are available across Consultant, Senior and Principal levels. Responsibilities will vary depending on experience, but may include:

• Preparing and leading Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)
• Applying GLVIA3 and relevant Landscape Institute Technical Guidance Notes
• Undertaking landscape character assessments and Green Belt assessments
• Contributing to residential visual amenity assessments and landscape value appraisals
• Supporting planning applications across various UK consenting regimes
• Advising on designated landscapes and environmental constraints
• Working closely within multidisciplinary teams
• Managing projects and client relationships (Senior/Principal level)
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members (Senior/Principal level)

At Consultant level:

• Experience in landscape planning work, ideally including LVIA exposure
• Understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written communication skills
• Consultancy experience preferred (2-4 years ideal, but strong junior candidates considered)
• GIS, graphics software and/or AutoCAD experience desirable

At Senior / Principal level:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture and CMLI accreditation
• Proven experience leading and authoring LVIAs
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy
• Experience working in multidisciplinary consultancy teams
• Confidence managing projects and clients
• GIS skills desirable
• Expert witness experience advantageous

Across all levels, we're looking for people who are collaborative, motivated and passionate about applying environmental thinking to master planning and design.

• 100% employee-owned practice
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Strong mentoring and structured career development
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects
• Collaborative, values-led culture

Send your CV and portfolio (including an LVIA example where possible) to