Associate Landscape Architect

Lead Careers Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible & hybrid work

Company pension

Professional development

Ongoing training

Clear progression to Principal/Assoc.

Lead varied UK projects

Friendly environment

Regular team events

Job summary

Lead Careers Ltd in Gloucestershire is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect to strengthen the LVIA and landscape planning team. You will lead landscape assessments, manage projects from appraisal through submission, and mentor junior colleagues while developing client relationships across the UK.

You will work within a friendly, experienced studio on a variety of site types, with flexible and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Strong experience undertaking LVIA and landscape planning work within the UK and a thorough understanding of landscape character assessment and the UK planning system.
• Experience managing projects and delivering assessments independently.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and technical skill and confidence undertaking site surveys, viewpoint selection and photography.
• Experience liaising with clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading and preparing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA).
• Landscape character and townscape assessments.
• Managing site appraisals, fieldwork and viewpoint photography.
• Overseeing the preparation of ZTVs and supporting visual material.
• Baseline research and landscape character analysis.
• Assessment of landscape and visual effects.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports and planning documentation.
• Managing projects from initial appraisal through to submission.
• Coordinating with planning, ecology, architecture and other environmental disciplines.
• Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and wider consultant teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Contributing to fee proposals, project programmes and the delivery of work to agreed deadlines.

Skills

LVIA experience

Landscape planning

Report writing

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Client liaison

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Job description

Role - Associate Landscape Architect

Location - Gloucestershire

Salary - £DOE

Lead Careers are working with a well-established landscape architecture studio in Gloucestershire that is looking to strengthen its Landscape Planning and LVIA team with the appointment of an Associate Landscape Architect. They're a friendly, experienced team working on an excellent mix of projects across the UK, with plenty of variety in terms of project type, scale and location. Their work covers both landscape planning and design, although this particular role is very much focused on the LVIA and landscape planning side of the business. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they're looking for an experienced Landscape Architect who is confident undertaking landscape and visual assessments, managing projects and taking greater responsibility for client relationships and project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career at Senior level, with the chance to lead assessments, mentor junior colleagues and play an important role in the continued development of the team.

THE ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ROLE WILL INCLUDE

• Leading and preparing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
• Landscape character and townscape assessments
• Managing site appraisals, fieldwork and viewpoint photography
• Overseeing the preparation of ZTVs and supporting visual material
• Baseline research and landscape character analysis
• Assessment of landscape and visual effects
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports and planning documentation
• Managing projects from initial appraisal through to submission
• Coordinating with planning, ecology, architecture and other environmental disciplines
• Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and wider consultant teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Contributing to fee proposals, project programmes and the delivery of work to agreed deadlines

ABOUT YOU

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Strong experience undertaking LVIA and landscape planning work within the UK and a thorough understanding of landscape character assessment and the UK planning system
• Experience managing projects and delivering assessments independently
• Excellent report writing, analytical and technical skill and confidence undertaking site surveys, viewpoint selection and photography
• Experience liaising with clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues

ON OFFER

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• Support with professional development and Chartership
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear opportunities for progression towards Principal and Associate level
• Opportunity to lead a varied portfolio of UK projects
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Regular team and social events

All applications for this Associate Landscape Architect 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.