Landscape Architect

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to lead landscape planning and design projects. The role offers remote-first working with flexible options, a salary up to £45,000, and professional development support. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in rural environments and excellent project management skills.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Remote-first working with flexible options

Professional development support

Workplace pension

Bonus opportunities

Private healthcare insurance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering on rural environments, minerals, and waste sectors.
• Confident in managing projects independently.
• Strong collaborative mindset with a drive to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on landscape planning and design projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct site appraisals, surveys, and early-stage research.
• Create masterplans, concept designs, restoration strategies, and detailed development proposals.
• Deliver Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs).
• Advise local planning authorities on landscape and visual considerations.
• Contribute to planning inquiries by preparing expert evidence.

Skills

Strong design skills

Assessment and report writing skills

Project management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute

Pathway candidate

Job description

Principal Landscape Architect | Remote | Permanent | up to £45,000ESP is a boutique, industry-leading environmental consultancy based in the West Midlands, proudly delivering nationally recognised work across rural, mineral, and large-scale development sectors.Now, in partnership with PT Renewables, ESP is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to join the talented team - someone ready to work at the forefront of landscape resilience, biodiversity net gain, and habitat creation.Why ESP?As an accredited IEMA Training Centre, they are proud to nurture the next generation of consultants through expert-led, high-quality courses.ESP also believe that people do their best work when they’re supported, heard, and valued. That’s why they created Thrive – an internal wellbeing initiative focused on both mental and physical health.From annual one-to-one wellbeing assessments to team-wide support systems and flexible working, Thrive ensures every team member can flourish, personally and professionally.What You’ll DoAs Principal Landscape Architect, you’ll lead the delivery on landscape planning and design projects from inception to completion. You’ll work with a diverse range of clients and contribute to nationally significant schemes, with responsibilities including:Conducting site appraisals, surveys, and early-stage research.Creating masterplans, concept designs, restoration strategies, and detailed development proposals.Delivering Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)Supporting the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain strategies and habitat creation.Advising local planning authorities on landscape and visual considerations for proposed developments.Contributing to planning inquiries, including the preparation of expert evidence.Leading projects across rural and major development contexts.About youChartered Member of the Landscape Institute (or an experienced Pathway candidate)Strong design, assessment, and report writing skillsBackground delivery on rural environments, minerals and waste sectorsConfident in managing projects independentlyCollaborative mindset with a drive to innovate and improveWhat you getSalary up to £45,000Remote-first working with flexible working optionsProfessional development support including CPD and paid membershipsWorkplace pensionFlat, collaborative management structureVolunteer daysBonus opportunitiesPrivate healthcare insuranceIf interested, please reach out to us and we can have a conversation regarding your application!