Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

Lead Careers are partnering with a multidisciplinary consultancy in Liverpool seeking a skilled Landscape Architect with LVIA expertise to join their growing team on varied projects from infrastructure to environmental schemes.

You will deliver LVIA work, develop landscape designs, conduct site surveys, and prepare planning reports while advising clients and collaborating with planners, ecologists and engineers. Full UK right to work preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Extensive LVIA experience.
• CMLI or working towards chartership.
• Experience managing LVIAs across sectors.
• Knowledge of UK planning processes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to LVIA preparation.
• Develop detailed landscape designs.
• Conduct site surveys and LVIA reporting.
• Produce planning reports and visualisations.
• Advise clients on landscape implications.
• Collaborate with planners, ecologists and engineers.
• Client liaison.
• Assist in business development.

Skills

LVIA delivery

AutoCAD

GIS

SketchUp

Revit

Report writing

Project management

Communication

UK planning

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Role - Landscape Architect

Location - Merseyside

Salary - £DOE

Lead Careers are working with a multidisciplinary consultancy in Liverpool who is seeking a skilled and experienced Landscape Architect with expertise in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) to join their growing team. The role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from large-scale infrastructure developments to smaller environmental schemes, contributing to the delivery of sustainable, high-quality landscape designs that balance development needs with environmental and visual sensitivity.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead and contribute to the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)
• Develop detailed landscape designs and proposals
• Conduct site surveys, landscape character assessments, and visual impact analysis to inform design decisions and LVIA reporting
• Produce high-quality technical reports, visualisations, and supporting documents for planning applications and consultations
• Advise clients and project teams on the landscape and visual implications of developments, providing expert guidance on mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, ecologists, and engineers
• Client liaison
• Assist in business development activities

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Landscape Architecture
• Extensive experience in delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI), or working towards chartership
• Proven experience in managing and preparing LVIAs across various sectors
• Proficiency in relevant software, including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS, as well as experience with visualisation tools such as SketchUp or Revit
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A comprehensive understanding of UK planning processes and environmental legislation
• A full UK driving licence

ON OFFER

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Payment of professional subscription fees

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A DEGREE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITETURY AND FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

All applications for this Landscape Architect role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston at LEAD Careers 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.