Landscape Architect

Lead Careers Ltd; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Careers Ltd. is seeking a Landscape Architect in Birmingham with a focus on Landscape Planning and LVIA. The role blends assessment work with some design input, and offers hybrid working 2–3 days from home and in the office.

You will join a reputable practice, collaborating with senior staff on schemes and contributing to visual impact assessments and environmental design initiatives.

Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Proven track record in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and their application.
• Experience in landscape character assessment and appraisal.
• Creative interest in green infrastructure and environmental design and management.
• Good written skills.
• Good CAD/GIS and graphic software ability.
• Understanding of procedures and guidance relating to the preparation of visualisations desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels and within different disciplines.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel throughout the country to undertake site visits.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Senior Landscape Architects on a variety of schemes geared towards Landscape Visual Impact Assessments.
• Incorporate design focus where applicable while prioritising assessment work.
• Support preparation of visualisations and technical drawings as part of LVIA projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

LVIA experience

Landscape assessment

Written communication

Communication skills

CAD

GIS

Graphic software

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Landscape Architect

Location - Birmingham

Salary - £35 - 40K

Are you a Landscape Architect with an interest or bias towards Landscape Planning? We are working with a reputable Landscape Architecture Practice in Birmingham, who are looking for a Landscape Architect. The successful landscape architect will work alongside Senior Landscape Architects on a variety of schemes geared towards Landscape Visual Impact Assessments. There will be an element of design focus incorporated in the role but at this stage the need for someone keen on assessment work takes priority. Hybrid working arrangements are on offer with members of the team working 2-3 days from home and in the office.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT KEY REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Landscape Architecture
• Proven track record in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and their application
• Experience in landscape character assessment and appraisal
• Creative interest in green infrastructure and environmental design and management
• Good written skills
• Good CAD/GIS and graphic software ability
• An understanding of procedures and guidance relating to the preparation of visualisations desirable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels and within different disciplines
• A full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel throughout the country to undertake site visits

ON OFFER

• A competitive salary commensurate with the experience
• A flexible approach to remote working
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• A friendly work environment

You must be based in the UK and have a Landscape Architecture degree to be considered for this role.

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.