Assistsant Landscape Architect with LVIA Skills - Greater Manchester

LEAD Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multidisciplinary Consultancy in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Landscape Planner to assist in landscape planning projects. The role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must hold a Landscape Architecture degree and have full rights to work in the UK. Responsibilities include conducting impact assessments and supporting project delivery, with a supportive work culture focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working

Professional development plan

Team building activities

Payment of professional subscription fees

Qualifications

• Experience in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and their application.
• Understanding of procedures and guidance relating to the preparation of visualisations.
• Ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of projects covering all aspects of landscape planning.
• Conduct landscape and visual sensitivity assessments.
• Develop design mitigation and enhancement proposals.

Skills

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments

Landscape character assessment

Creative interest in green infrastructure

Good written skills

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

CAD/GIS and graphic software

Job description

Role – Assistant Landscape Planner

Location – Central Manchester

Salary – £30-£34K DOE

LEAD Careers have been appointed to source an experienced Assistant Landscape Planner for a Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy in Manchester. The consultancy works on some of the UK’s most exciting development projects, ranging from residential and commercial schemes to nationally significant transport infrastructure and renewable energy development, to new settlements and urban regeneration.

The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of projects covering all aspects of landscape planning, including landscape and townscape character assessment, landscape and visual impact assessment, landscape and visual sensitivity and capacity assessment studies, and design mitigation and enhancement proposals.

This role offers great flexibility and quick career progression with the potential to eventually step up to a leadership role.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT KEY SKILL AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Proven track record in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and their application
• Experience in landscape character assessment and appraisal
• Creative interest in green infrastructure and environmental design and management
• Good written skills
• CAD/GIS and graphic software ability desirable
• Understanding of procedures and guidance relating to the preparation of visualisations desirable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels and within different disciplines
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the country to undertake site visits

ON OFFER

• A competitive salary and benefits package with bonus
• Flexible working
• An employer conscious of your work /family /social life balance
• Full training, support, CPD programme and Pathway Mentoring
• Study groups for CMLI preparation
• A professional development plan for personal goals and career development
• Payment of 2 key professional subscription fees
• A superb office culture with team building days, trips & lunches
• A forward-thinking employer with strong ethos
• Equal Opportunities Employer

This practice knows that mental wellbeing is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Workplaces that prioritise mental health have better engagement, higher productivity, greater morale and all members of their team have higher job satisfaction.

YOU MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND HAVE A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DEGREE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

THE NEXT STEP

If you are interested in this Assistant Landscape Planner role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.

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