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

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.

• 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

• 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

• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)
• Landscape Institute‑accredited Bachelor's, Diploma or Master's degree

• 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

To be considered,  and portfolio to:

Contact details for Sadie Nixon - & (phone number removed)

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