Associate Landscape Architect

PT Renewables; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in landscape planning based in Birmingham is looking for a Landscape Planning Manager to lead a portfolio of high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in landscape planning, strong LVIA/TVIA expertise, and proven leadership abilities. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000, a cash or car allowance, and a hybrid working environment with a strong focus on professional development.

Benefits

Salary from £50,000 - £70,000

Cash / Car allowance

Hybrid and flexible working

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to high-quality training

Support from a respected consultancy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in landscape planning.
• Proven track record leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and a leadership style that inspires confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver landscape and townscape planning projects focused on quality.
• Provide expert input across LVIA, TVIA, and strategic landscape assessments.
• Engage in business development and support bids.

Skills

Landscape planning experience

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

LVIA / TVIA expertise

Strategic approach

Education

Chartered status (CMLI or equivalent)

Job description

The Role

You’ll be taking the reins on a portfolio of high‑profile landscape and townscape planning projects spanning urban regeneration, new communities, tall buildings, commercial development, infrastructure and energy.

From concept to planning inquiry, your expertise will help guide decisions that shape real places and long‑term outcomes.

This is a role where you’ll lead with confidence, influence strategy, nurture talent, and strengthen client relationships—while being part of a friendly, collaborative, people‑first culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, oversee and deliver landscape and townscape planning projects with a focus on quality and client satisfaction
• Provide expert input across LVIA, TVIA and strategic landscape assessments
• Guide, mentor and support a talented team, helping shape their professional growth
• Engage in business development - supporting bids, building relationships, and spotting new opportunities
• Work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver joined‑up, innovative project solutions
• Offer strategic advice on landscape capacity, sensitivity and character, including Green Belt evaluations

About you

• Extensive experience in landscape planning
• A proven track record leading complex projects and managing client relationships
• Strong LVIA / TVIA expertise and a broad understanding of landscape assessment work
• Excellent communication skills and a leadership style that inspires confidence
• Chartered status (CMLI or equivalent)
• A proactive, strategic approach and a passion for sustainable, context‑sensitive landscape design

The Package

• Salary from £50,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Cash / Car allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Strong focus on professional development, with access to high‑quality training
• The backing of a respected, award‑winning consultancy known for sustainability, innovation and people‑first values

If you're looking to develop your career further within Landscape Planning, apply now to be considered for the first round of interviews.