Landscape Architect

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy is seeking a skilled Landscape Architect passionate about sustainability to manage and deliver landscape aspects for renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to the UK planning process, with various opportunities for professional growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture and ideally a postgraduate qualification.
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (or working towards it).
• Experience delivering LVIAs and working across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver landscape and visual aspects of renewable energy projects.
• Mentor and upskill junior team members while contributing to project work.
• Support site assessments and fieldwork, ensuring clear communication with clients.

Skills

Strong report writing

Graphical communication

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in SketchUp

Proficiency in GIS

Proficiency in MS Office

Collaborative

Solution-focused

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team is proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking planning and environmental consultancy committed to delivering high-quality results in the renewable energy space.

We’re looking for a Landscape Architect who combines technical excellence with a passion for sustainability and mentoring others. You’ll be responsible for managing and delivering all landscape and visual aspects of renewable energy projects, including LVIAs and design work.

If you’re a Landscape Architect with experience in renewable energy projects and a passion for sustainable design, ready to grow your career and mentor others, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Landscape Architect Role

As Landscape Architect you will:

* Work on planning applications at local, major and national levels of development
* Use tools like AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Revit to produce reports and visuals
* Mentor and upskill junior team members while contributing directly to project work
* Lead project delivery from design through to construction stages
* Support site assessments, field work, and cross-disciplinary team collaboration
* Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, consultees and colleagues
* Apply your knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant environmental regulations

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* A degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Landscape Architecture
* Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (or working towards it)
* Strong report writing and graphical communication skills
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, SketchUp, GIS, and MS Office
* Experience delivering LVIAs and working across multi-disciplinary teams
* Background in renewable energy projects
* Clear understanding of the UK planning process

Personal skills

The Landscape Architect role would suit someone who is:

* Proactive, solution-focused and passionate about sustainable development
* Collaborative and enthusiastic about mentoring and knowledge-sharing
* Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to tight deadlines
* A confident communicator – both verbally and in writing

Salary and benefits of the Landscape Architect role

* Salary up to �45,000 Depending on Experience
* Excellent Career opportunities with dedicated time each month to support professional development
* 28 days annual leave with holiday buy/sell scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Flexible working options

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.