Associate Landscape Planner

Lead Careers; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

Health Insurance

Company Pension

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

CPD and Professional Development

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellness Initiatives

Regular Team and Social Events

Job summary

Lead Careers is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect/Planner in Birmingham to lead LVIA strategy and delivery across a range of projects, from residential to major infrastructure. The role combines technical leadership with quality assurance through the full project lifecycle.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee LVIA reports, and engage with clients, planners, and design teams to shape landscape planning outcomes. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• CMLI Chartered status.
• Extensive LVIA lead delivery experience.
• Experience in consultancy setting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the LVIA offering across the business, overseeing the delivery of high-quality assessments.
• Lead the production and review of LVIA reports and associated visualisations.
• Provide senior input and advice to clients, planners, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Undertake site visits and fieldwork to assess landscape and visual characteristics and inform strategic project direction.
• Oversee the preparation of 3D models, photomontages, and other visual outputs to support assessments.
• Support fee proposals, resourcing, and project management responsibilities on LVIA commissions.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, promoting best practice in LVIA methodologies.

Skills

LVIA experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Client meetings

Strong communicator

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

CMLI Chartered Member

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Role - Associate Landscape Architect/Planner

Location - Birmingham

Salary - £DOE

Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy with 14 offices across the UK is currently looking for an experienced Associate Landscape Architect with a strong and demonstrable focus on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). This role will be based from their central Birmingham studio and will involve leading LVIA strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and major infrastructure developments. You'll be a key figure in shaping the landscape planning offer, providing technical leadership and quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of each project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of the LVIA offering across the business, overseeing the delivery of high-quality assessments


• Lead the production and review of LVIA reports and associated visualisations


• Provide senior-level input and advice to clients, planners, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle


• Undertake site visits and fieldwork to assess landscape and visual characteristics and inform strategic project direction


• Oversee the preparation of 3D models, photomontages, and other visual outputs to support assessments


• Support fee proposals, resourcing, and project management responsibilities on LVIA commissions


• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, promoting best practice in LVIA methodologies

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Landscape Architecture


• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)


• Extensive experience in leading and delivering LVIA work, ideally in a consultancy setting


• Proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS platforms


• Strong understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and national infrastructure processes


• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from early stages to delivery


• Confident communicator, capable of representing the practice at client meetings, hearings, and public consultations

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive Salary


• Annual Bonus Scheme


• Health Insurance


• Company Pension


• Generous Annual Leave
  
• Flexible Working


• CPD and Professional Development Support
  
• Life Insurance


• Paid Parental Leave
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Wellness Initiatives


• Regular Team and Social Events

All applications for this 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.