Graduate Landscape Planner - West Midlands

LEAD Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Careers is offering a unique opportunity for graduates to launch their career in landscape planning. This entry-level position focuses on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), blending site visits with desk-based analysis, while providing full training and mentorship. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Geography or related fields, showing enthusiasm for sustainability and environmental planning.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working

Full Training & Mentorship

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Environmental Science/Management, or similar.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Passion for landscapes and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop studies and landscape assessments with GIS.
• Prepare detailed reports for planning and environmental decisions.
• Collaborate with landscape architects and ecologists.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Research skills

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Environmental Science/Management

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Launch Your Career in Landscape Planning

No Experience? No Problem! Full Training Provided

Do you have a degree in Geography? Did you know your academic background has already equipped you with valuable skills that can be applied to a rewarding and fun career in the landscape architecture industry?

We´ll explain…..

This is a great chance to work on projects that shape both the natural and built environment while contributing to sustainability and environmental progress.

You’ll specialise in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), which involve evaluating how proposed developments such as renewable energy sites, housing, or transport infrastructure might affect landscapes and views. LVIAs play a vital role in ensuring that projects align with environmental legislation, support net-zero goals, and promote sustainable development. With a diverse mix of desk-based work and outdoor site visits to locations with stunning scenery, this is a career that balances technical expertise with opportunities to experience the natural world.

Why Your Skills Matter…

If you have one of these degrees, your experience in research, spatial analysis, and report writing perfectly forms the foundation needed for conducting landscape assessments. Analytical thinking and attention to detail are essential for evaluating environmental impacts and preparing high-quality reports. If you have an interest in geography, sustainability, and environmental planning, then a career in landscape planning is a fantastic choice for you!

What´s in it for you?

• Competitive Pay: A salary package that reflects your skills and potential in a market desperate to bring in the right people
• Flexible Working: Once trained, those working in landscape planning enjoy hybrid work week for a great work-life balance.
• Full Training & Mentorship: Work alongside experienced environmental professionals and gain hands-on experience with GIS tools, environmental reporting, and industry best practices.
• Variety & Fun: Enjoy a role that combines outdoor work on project sites with desk-based analysis and report writing. You’ll visit locations with beautiful scenery and contribute to meaningful projects that leave a positive impact on communities and the environment
• Collaboration: Work alongside a wide range of environmental professionals, including ecologists, planners, and sustainability experts, who are all passionate about creating a better world.
• Career Growth: Contribute to sustainable projects with a net-zero focus while staying at the forefront of environmental legislation and planning policy.
• Further Education Opportunities: If you enjoy the role and want to progress further, there may be opportunities to pursue an MA in Landscape Architecture, setting you on a clear path to becoming a qualified landscape architect and carving out a long-term career in the field.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Geography, Environmental Science/Management or a similar field.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for landscapes, sustainability, and planning.
• A positive attitude and an appreciation for working both outdoors and at a desk.
• Having your own transport is highly desirable and will set you apart from the competition.

Your Role at a Glance

• Using your research and analytical skills to conduct desktop studies and landscape assessments with GIS tools.
• Preparing detailed reports that inform planning and environmental decisions.
• Collaborating with experienced landscape architects, ecologists, and sustainability experts.
• Contributing to projects that adhere to environmental legislation, promote sustainability, and support net-zero goals.
• Visiting project sites to experience beautiful landscapes first hand and see the impact of your work.

Take the First Step Today

We don’t expect you to have ever considered working within the field of landscape planning or landscape architecture. What´s most important is finding motivated graduates ready to make an impact who have a passion for something new?

With full training, flexible working, the chance to collaborate with like-minded professionals working on projects that combine technical skills with outdoor experiences, this really is your chance to launch a meaningful and well-paid career in job that balances environmental stewardship with professional growth.

THE NEXT STEP

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by uploading your CV and it'd be amazing if you could tell me with why you think you'd be suitable? If you have any questions, feel free to connect with Amanda Costello on https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-costello-54635a139/