Experienced Landscape Architects​/Landscape Planners – LVIA Specialists x3

Overview

We are currently seeking LVIA specialists to join and support the growth of our award-winning team  Landscape Planning team has experienced unprecedented growth over the last 12 months, and we require three Landscape Architects with a passion for integrating LVIA techniques into the design process during early stages of strategic scale residential led projects. This is not just a report writing role – successful candidates must see the LVIA process as integral to the landscape master planning design process.

As a team player, with strong technical skills, the role will involve leading and preparing high quality Landscape Capacity Appraisals, Green Belt Reviews and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments to support planning applications and EIAs across a range of projects, including some of the UKs largest planned new settlements. We are interested in candidates who can work within an established team, but also keen and able to develop skills of the team, provide mentoring and help shape the direction of growth of landscape planning at BMD.

• Undertaking site survey and analysis for LVIAs, carry out site appraisals and viewpoint analysis.
• Produce and/or oversee the production of reports, plans and other documentation to a sufficient level of detail for the stages of development, assessment and design.
• Contributing/overseeing green infrastructure/mitigation schemes and giving strategic advice on planning strategies, ensuring compliance with planning policy and best practice
• Clear communication, including excellent client facing skills and ability to lead on conference calls, meetings and workshops.
• An understanding to work collaboratively and iteratively across both assessment and the design process with other technical disciplines within multi-disciplinary teams

• Min 3 years post CMLI for x2 Senior Landscape Planner roles
• Min 1 year post CMLI for Landscape Planner role
• Technically competent in preparing LVIA’s & TVIAs in accordance with best practice
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental assessment processes
• Experience of large-scale, residential master planning projects with associated LVIA skills
• Experience of project management, including financial budgeting and reporting and programme management and ability to manage own budgets
• Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Exemplary writing skills
• Experience of GIS (ArcGIS) would be beneficial

• Landscape Institute accredited Bachelors degree, Diploma and/or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture
• X2 roles CMLI + 3 years
• X1 role CMLI + 1 year (would consider candidates working towards CMLI with appropriate level of experience)
• Full UK driving license for site work

• Truly flexible hybrid working options – London, Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol. Would also consider fully remote positions.

We offer a very attractive salary and benefits package and the opportunity for accelerated career progression in the short-medium term, within an established and growing team.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply to  including the following:

• Your letter of introduction
• Full CV including details of your current remuneration package
• Max 5 A3 sheets showcasing illustrative examples of your work (one pdf) and ideally two examples of LVIAs/TVIAs or LVAs you have authored.

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