Associate Landscape Architect Job in Birmingham UK Arup

Urbandesignlab; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect to lead landscape planning and assessment projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in landscape architecture and CMLI accreditation. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project delivery, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary with profit share and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years experience in landscape architecture, particularly within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of UK planning system.
• Experience writing LVIAs for DCO projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape planning and assessment projects.
• Write and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.
• Lead business development activities across the region.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets and commercial performance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support development of junior team members.

Skills

Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management

CMLI accreditation

10+ years professional experience in landscape architecture

Understanding of UK planning system

Experience in writing LVIAs for DCO projects

Experience in energy sector and large scale linear infrastructure

Team leadership and project management skills

Experience managing fee budgets

Strong stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS and AutoCAD

Excellent report writing skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Landscape Architect – Birmingham, UK – Arup

Project Name: Landscape Planning and LVIA Projects including Major Infrastructure and Development Consent Orders

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management
• CMLI accreditation
• Typically 10+ years professional experience in landscape architecture
• Strong understanding of UK planning system
• Proven experience in writing LVIAs including for DCO projects
• Experience in energy sector and large scale linear infrastructure projects
• Strong team leadership and project management skills
• Experience managing fee budgets and commercial aspects of projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
• Excellent report writing and written communication skills

Experience: Typically 10+ years in landscape architecture, particularly within multidisciplinary teams

Salary: Competitive salary with profit share and benefits package

Arup is a globally recognized multidisciplinary consultancy delivering infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services. With offices across the UK and internationally, Arup operates as an employee‑owned trust and aligns its work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UK Landscape Architecture practice works across environmental infrastructure, transportation, regeneration, green buildings, master‑planning and landscape planning strategy, collaborating closely with urban designers, engineers, ecologists and planners.

Job Description

• Lead landscape planning and assessment projects
• Write and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments including for DCO applications
• Lead business development activities across the region
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams
• Oversee project delivery, budgets and commercial performance
• Engage with clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and support professional development of junior team members
• Ensure strong design integration from policy through strategy to delivery