Assistant Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and planning practice in London is seeking an Assistant Landscape Planner to contribute to a variety of projects focused on sustainable placemaking. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Landscape Architecture and experience in the field. Responsibilities include preparing assessments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and engaging in community consultations. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Free gym membership

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Regular team socials and events

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy or multidisciplinary setting.
• Knowledge of UK planning policy, landscape legislation, and environmental assessment processes.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Working on a mix of exciting projects.
• Preparing landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA) and planning reports.
• Collaborating with planners, ecologists, designers, and external consultants.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Visual communication

Landscape assessment

Community consultation

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline

Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute or working towards it

Tools

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD-based software

Job description

Role - Assistant Landscape Planner

Location – London

Salary – £32 – £35K

Our client, a leading multidisciplinary design and planning practice, is seeking a Landscape Planner to join its London-based team. With a strong emphasis on landscape‑led, sustainable placemaking, the practice works across a wide range of sectors and scales, from strategic green infrastructure planning to site‑specific masterplanning.

You’ll be joining a collaborative group that works on everything from large‑scale masterplans and green infrastructure strategies to detailed landscape reports and planning submissions. The studio takes a landscape‑led approach to projects, so your ideas and input will be at the heart of shaping how places evolve.

The office is centrally located with excellent transport links. It is easily accessible by train, bus, and major road networks, making commuting straightforward whether coming from within the city or surrounding areas.

What you’ll be doing

• Working on a mix of exciting projects
• Preparing landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA), planning reports, and environmental inputs
• Collaborating with planners, ecologists, designers, and external consultants
• Getting involved in community consultations and helping explain landscape ideas
• Keeping up to date with planning policy and using it to guide good design

Qualifications and key skills required

• A degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute (or working towards it)
• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy or multidisciplinary setting
• Knowledge of UK planning policy, landscape legislation, and environmental assessment processes
• Strong report writing, analytical, and visual communication skills
• Proficient in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or CAD‑based software
• A full UK driving licence

On offer

• Competitive salary and benefits that reflect your experience
• Flexible working hours
• Free gym membership (on‑site gym)
• A relaxed, supportive work environment
• A chance to work on a variety of interesting and diverse projects
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunities for career growth
• Health and wellness benefits
• Regular team socials and events

The next step

If you are interested in this role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston (phone number removed) to find out what else may be out there.

All applications for this role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston. You will not be added to any mailing lists and rest assured your details would NOT be passed on to anyone without your prior authorisation.