Junior/ Assistant Landscape Architect

Morson Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Morson is recruiting on behalf of an established landscape architecture consultancy for a Landscape Architect to join its busy planning team in Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for a CMLI-qualified professional, or someone working towards chartership, with proven LVIA experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of residential, leisure and employment developments, including projects in sensitive landscapes and designated National Landscapes.

Qualifications

• CMLI qualified or actively working towards chartership.
• Proven LVIA experience and landscape planning knowledge.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and CAD.
• Good graphic presentation skills and landscape strategy development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality LVIA reports and supporting planning documentation.
• Undertake landscape and visual assessments, site visits and fieldwork.
• Support the delivery and management of projects from inception through to completion.
• Produce clear, well-presented technical reports, graphics and landscape strategies.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients and senior management.
• Provide support to Project Leads at planning inquiries where required.

Skills

LVIA experience

Report writing

Graphic presentation

Project collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

CMLI qualification or working towards chartership

Tools

Adobe InDesign

CAD

Microsoft Word

Job description

Morson is recruiting on behalf of an established landscape architecture consultancy for a Landscape Architect to join its busy planning team in Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for a CMLI-qualified professional, or someone working towards chartership, with proven experience in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA).

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of residential, leisure and employment developments, including projects in sensitive landscapes and designated National Landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality LVIA reports and supporting planning documentation.
• Undertake landscape and visual assessments, site visits and fieldwork.
• Support the delivery and management of projects from inception through to completion.
• Produce clear, well-presented technical reports, graphics and landscape strategies.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients and senior management.
• Provide support to Project Leads at planning inquiries where required.

Requirements

• CMLI qualified or actively working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in LVIA and a sound understanding of landscape planning.
• Strong technical report-writing, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and CAD software.
• Good graphic presentation skills and the ability to develop effective landscape strategies.
• Self-motivated, methodical and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

What’s on Offer

• A friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Involvement in a varied portfolio of projects across different sectors.
• Support from an experienced senior management team.
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression, with potential to progress into a senior management role.
• Hybrid working options available following successful completion of the probationary period, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Salary and benefits will be dependent on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

If you are an ambitious Landscape Architect with strong LVIA experience and are looking to develop your career within a supportive consultancy, Morson would welcome your application.