Landscape Architect

Lanpro; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Enhanced Annual Leave

Professional development / CPD

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Lanpro, a market-leading multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Landscape Architect to join its London area team. You will contribute to planning, design and environmental projects across urban, historic and energy schemes, collaborating with senior staff to deliver high-quality landscapes.

The role requires understanding of LVIA, planting, and construction techniques, plus proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD), Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Understanding of landscape design principles and construction techniques.
• Understanding of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and evidence-base documents to support planning applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD Software (AutoCAD or similar), Keyscape (or similar planting software) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong design, graphic and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce plans and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Assist in the preparation of landscape designs, drawings and visualisations.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and planning documents with the necessary level of detail as required using appropriate software.
• Contribute to design discussions and idea development.
• Ensure work is delivered to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary design team and external consultants.
• Attend site visits and assist with project coordination including supporting site survey work, site analysis, surveys and research activities.
• Clear communication in meetings and workshops.

Skills

Landscape design

AutoCAD

Keyscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Keyscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.

We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.

About Lanpro

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide. Our Group now has access to offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford.

Our multidisciplinary service spans across multiple disciplines. Our Group offerings now include Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Architecture, Architecture & Design, Arboriculture, Visualisation, Historic Environment, Acoustics, Air Quality, Civil Engineering, Geo‑environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk.

We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions.

We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors.

We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

As a Landscape Architect, you will support the design and delivery of a wide range of landscape projects including strategic planning, major infrastructure, urban regeneration, and environmental enhancement schemes.

You will work closely with senior team members to contribute to projects at all stages of the design, planning and implementation stages. You will support junior members of the team where appropriate.

You will be able to take instruction from senior members of the team and implement these effectively and independently to ensure successful delivery of projects to identified deadlines and budgets.

If Successful, You Will Have / Be Able To

• Demonstrate technical ability, knowledge, and competence to produce plans and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Assist in the preparation of landscape designs, drawings and visualisations.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and planning documents with the necessary level of detail as required using appropriate software.
• Contribute to design discussions and idea development.
• Ensure work is delivered to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and iteratively within a multi-disciplinary design team and external consultants.
• Attend site visits and assist with project coordination including supporting site survey work, site analysis, surveys and research activities.
• Clear communication, including the ability to contribute to conference calls, meetings, and workshops.
• Be aware of and understand the Lanpro procedures, their importance, and their application to projects.

Essential

• Understanding of landscape design principles and construction techniques.
• Understanding of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and evidence-base documents to support planning applications, development plans and policies in accordance with best practice.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD Software (AutoCAD or similar), Keyscape (or similar planting software) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong design, graphic and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• An understanding of project management, including financial control and reporting and programme management and ability to manage own budgets.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK legal and planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
• Landscape Institute accredited Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) and/or master’s degree.
• Enrolled or commitment to being enrolled on Pathway to Chartership with Landscape Institute (P2C).

Benefits

As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:

Day One

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Death in service cover
• Centrally based City offices
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Protected CPD (Department, individual and companywide)
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Enhanced Company pension
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• E Learning portal access
• Non contractual growth bonus scheme

After Probation and Beyond

• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted Gym membership
• Discounts and perks - Amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Café Nero
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• Cycle to work scheme