Landscape Architect

Stantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Landscape Architect in the United Kingdom to deliver landscape planning and design across all project stages. You will conduct LVIA/LVA work, contribute to planning submissions and create landscape solutions responsive to surroundings.

Collaborate with planners, ecologists, urban designers and engineers to embed landscape considerations throughout the design process. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS is expected, with strong report writing and

Qualifications

• Degree and/or Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience preparing LVIA and LVA.
• Good understanding of GLVIA3 methodology and Landscape Institute guidance.
• Experience undertaking landscape character assessments and site surveys.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience producing landscape masterplans and planting designs.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS software.
• Experience producing visualisations, photomontages and presentation material.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
• Progress towards Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute.

Responsibilities

• Preparing LVIA and LVAs in accordance with GLVIA3.
• Undertaking landscape character assessments, site appraisals and landscape sensitivity studies.
• Conducting desktop research and site surveys, including viewpoint photography and field assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports to support planning applications and EIAs.
• Preparing landscape masterplans, public realm proposals and planting strategies.
• Producing drawings, photomontages, visualisations and mapping using industry tools.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions.
• Supporting project delivery to agreed programmes and budgets.
• Building positive relationships with clients, consultants and planning authorities.

Skills

LVIA experience

Report writing

Communication skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Education

Degree/Master in Landscape Architecture

GLVIA3 understanding

UK planning knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS software

Job description

Opportunity

We are looking for a Landscape Architect with a passion for creating sustainable places and shaping developments through thoughtful landscape planning and design. You will combine technical expertise with creative thinking to deliver high-quality landscape solutions across a diverse range of projects.

Joining our multidisciplinary team, you will work on residential, infrastructure, regeneration and public sector developments, supporting projects from initial site appraisal through to planning submission and detailed landscape design. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career alongside experienced professionals while working on projects that make a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.

About the Role

As a Landscape Architect, you will play an important role in delivering landscape planning and design services across all stages of a project. You will undertake landscape and visual assessments, contribute to the preparation of planning submissions and develop creative landscape design solutions that respond sensitively to their surroundings. Working collaboratively with planners, ecologists, urban designers and engineers, you will help ensure landscape considerations are embedded throughout the design process.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA) in accordance with GLVIA3.
• Undertaking landscape character assessments, site appraisals and landscape sensitivity studies.
• Conducting desktop research and site surveys, including viewpoint photography and field assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports to support planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Preparing landscape masterplans, public realm proposals and planting strategies.
• Producing supporting drawings, photomontages, visualisations and mapping using industry-standard software.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions.
• Supporting project delivery to agreed programmes and budgets.
• Building positive working relationships with clients, consultants and planning authorities.

Impact

You will help shape developments that balance environmental, social and commercial considerations while protecting and enhancing the character of the landscape. Your work will help clients navigate the planning process, minimise landscape and visual impacts and create places that are sustainable, attractive and resilient for future generations.

As part of a collaborative team, you will also contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and the development of innovative approaches to landscape planning and design.

About You

You will be a motivated Landscape Architect who enjoys both technical assessment and creative design, with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality work that supports sustainable development.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience preparing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA).
• A good understanding of GLVIA3 methodology and Landscape Institute guidance.
• Experience undertaking landscape character assessments and site surveys.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience producing landscape masterplans and planting designs.
• Strong report writing and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS software.
• Experience producing visualisations, photomontages and presentation material.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
• Progress towards Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (or an ambition to achieve Chartership).

What We Offer

• We put people first: a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Achievements: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025; recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025; named Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: industry-leading training and development plus paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan supports you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: a supportive and collaborative team environment and early-careers peer group and wider ERG network.
• Growth: an exciting growth journey across the UK and Ireland, inviting you to be part of it.
• Great benefits: competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Flexible working: a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid approach to flexible working.

Contact

For more information, please contact Rozy Manir via [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is compliant with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.