Chartered Landscape Architect / Planner - Greater Manchester

LEAD Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape architecture consultancy is seeking an experienced Chartered Landscape Architect to join their team in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in project management and client interaction within residential developments. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this role also offers flexible working and opportunities for professional growth. Join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Professional development plan

Team building days

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in masterplanning and design coding.
• Proven ability to run projects and work directly with clients.
• Creative interest in green infrastructure and environmental design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative and sustainable landscape solutions.
• Work closely with developers and local authorities.
• Run projects and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments

Experience in landscape character assessment

Good written skills

Excellent communication skills

CAD/GIS and graphic software ability

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Job description

Role - Chartered Landscape Architect

Location – Greater Manchester

Salary - £36 - £42K DOE

We are working with a studio of Chartered Landscape Architects who work on exciting projects across the UK. Established for over 20 years they offer a full range of landscape design and assessment services, tailored to their clients’ individual requirements, and have proven expertise for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex site constraints. They work closely with developers, local authorities, engineers and related professionals to provide imaginative designs.

They are looking for an experienced Chartered Landscape Architect with 3+ years working on masterplanning, design coding, LVIA for medium to large residential developments. Ideally someone who has the experience and confidence to run a job and be client facing. Due to workload pressures this award‑winning consultancy needs someone who can slot in quite quickly to work with Partners rather than training up to fill this particular role.

Chartered Landscape Architect Key Requirements

• A Degree in Landscape Architecture
• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Proven track record in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and their application
• Experience in landscape character assessment and appraisal
• Creative interest in green infrastructure and environmental design and management
• Good written skills
• CAD/GIS and graphic software ability desirable
• An understanding of procedures and guidance relating to the preparation of visualisations desirable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels and within different disciplines
• A full UK driving licence

On Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working
• An employer conscious of your work /family/social life balance
• Full training and support
• A professional development plan for personal goals and career development
• Private healthcare, pension and life assurance
• A superb office culture with team building days, trips & lunches
• A forward‑thinking employer with strong ethos
• An equal Opportunities Employer

This consultancy is also conscious that a healthy workplace creates a good reputation which positively impacts the business and promotes wellbeing amongst all staff. Therefore, creating an atmosphere that empowers employees is at the forefront of their core values.

The Next Step

If you are interested in this Chartered Landscape Architect role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.

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