Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private pension

Landscape Institute subscription paid

Regular CPD events

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

LEAD Careers is representing a well-established Landscape Architecture studio recruiting a Landscape Architect with LVIA/LVA experience. You will work on landscape planning and design across the UK, contributing to a diverse portfolio and collaborating with clients and consultants.

The role offers involvement in LVIA, visual assessments, planning support, and reporting, with flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A Landscape Architecture degree.
• Some LVIA/LVA experience.
• Understanding of landscape and visual assessment.
• Understanding of the UK planning system.
• Good report-writing skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, GIS and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Confident to carry out site work and contribute to projects independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to LVIA/LVA and Townscape and visual assessments.
• Assist with Landscape character assessments.
• Conduct site surveys and fieldwork.
• Assist with viewpoint selection and assessment.
• Provide landscape input into EIA projects and mitigation strategies.
• Support planning applications and report writing.
• Collaborate with clients and wider consultant teams.

Skills

LVIA experience

Report writing

Site work

Full UK driving licence

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role - Landscape Architect

Location - Essex

Salary - £DOE

LEAD Careers are working with a well-established Landscape Architecture studio that is looking to add another Landscape Architect with LVIA experience to its team.

This is a great opportunity for a Landscape Architect who enjoys the landscape planning side of the profession. The practice has been around for more than 40 years and works across both landscape planning and design, with a varied portfolio of projects throughout the UK.

The Role

The successful Landscape Architect will be joining an experienced team and getting involved in a good mix of landscape planning work, including:

• LVIA and LVA
• Townscape and visual assessments
• Landscape character assessment
• Site surveys and fieldwork
• Viewpoint selection and assessment
• Landscape input into EIA projects
• Landscape and visual mitigation strategies
• Planning application support
• Report writing
• Working alongside clients and wider consultant teams

About you

• A Landscape Architecture degree
• Some previous LVIA/LVA experience
• A good understanding of landscape and visual assessment
• An understanding of the UK planning system
• Good report-writing skills
• Experience with relevant software such as AutoCAD, GIS and Adobe Creative Suite
• The confidence to carry out site work and contribute to projects independently
• A full UK driving licence

On offer

• Competitive salary
• Private pension
• Landscape Institute subscription paid
• Regular CPD events
• Flexible working arrangements
• Further training and professional development
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects

All applications for this Landscape Architect 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.

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