Associate Landscape Architect- LVIA

Access Talent Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Job summary

Access Talent Group is seeking an experienced Landscape Planner to join a purpose-driven consultancy shaping UK development projects from urban regeneration to rural masterplans. You will lead landscape input across all stages, deliver high-quality reports, and mentor the team.

Ideally Chartered (CMLI) or working towards it, with strong communication and project management skills. A full UK driving licence and BD contribution are desirable as part of a diverse, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree in landscape architecture or closely related discipline.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or working towards it.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Experience leading on LVIAs, LVAs, and landscape-led design strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape planning input across all project stages from concept to submission.
• Oversee delivery of accurate, insightful and visually compelling reports.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Lead on landscape and visual assessments including LVAs, LVIAs, and EIA chapters.
• Carry out site feasibility work and shape development proposals.
• Prepare strategic landscape designs and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with ecology, green infrastructure and arboriculture teams.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of urban and rural projects and support BD activities.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to internal initiatives.

Skills

Landscape planning

LVIAs

LVAs

EIA

UK planning policy

Client management

Project management

CMLI status

Driving licence

Communication

Education

Landscape architecture degree

Job description

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We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Landscape Planner to join a dynamic, purpose-driven consultancy that’s challenging the status quo in the environmental sector. You’ll work at the forefront of landscape planning, helping shape diverse development projects across the UK — from urban regeneration schemes to expansive rural masterplans.

What You’ll Be Doing:

No two days are the same. Working in a creative, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll take the lead on delivering high-quality landscape planning input across all project stages, from early concept to planning submission. You’ll be instrumental in:

Overseeing the delivery of accurate, insightful and visually compelling reports

Engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, on budget, and above expectation

Leading on landscape and visual assessments, including LVAs, LVIAs, and EIA chapters

Carrying out site feasibility work and shaping development proposals from inception

Preparing strategic landscape designs and mitigation strategies

Working alongside in-house specialists in ecology, green infrastructure and arboriculture

Managing a rich and varied portfolio of urban and rural projects

Contributing to business development and future direction of the business

Having the opportunity to mentor, innovate, and take ownership of internal initiatives beyond project delivery

What We’re Looking For:

A degree in landscape architecture or a closely related discipline

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or working towards it

Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and visual

Strong project management capabilities

Experience leading on LVIAs, LVAs, and landscape-led design strategies

A solid understanding of EIA processes and UK planning policy

Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and lead client relationships

Experience engaging with planning authorities and statutory consultees

Track record in business development and securing work

Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have:

Experience in expert witness or public inquiry work

A desire to coach and mentor others within a collaborative team

What You’ll Get in Return:

You’ll be part of a values-driven team that puts people, purpose, and wellbeing first. The culture is flexible, inclusive, and unapologetically different , with a strong emphasis on professional development and mental health. Oh and a 4 day working week with with a full time salary equivalent...

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