Landscape Architect (Planner)

Morson Edge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

CPD programme

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Senior Landscape Planner to lead and grow its landscape planning service from a Bristol-based office. The role involves authoring LVIA/landscape visual assessments, coordinating with EIA managers and design teams, and taking a lead in winning new work.

You will manage project delivery, mentor staff, and contribute to sustainable landscape solutions across diverse projects including renewables and infrastructure. Bristol office-based with potential site visits.

Qualifications

• Chartered landscape architect with CMLI qualification or on the Pathway to Chartered status (P2C).
• Demonstrable experience handling LVIA in EIA and non-EIA developments, independently or in a team.
• Excellent knowledge of GLVIA Third edition and related guidance.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system, guidance and policy context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the landscape planning service and manage project teams.
• Author and provide input to landscape and visual assessments across projects.
• Client-facing role: secure new work and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with EIA managers, landscape design and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

CMLI qualification

LVIA experience

English communication

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the P2C

Tools

Autodesk

GIS software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Landscape Architect planner role to be based out of a busy Bristol office. Occasional travel may be required for specific project needs such as meetings or site visits. The Group is one of the UK's leading independent environmental consultancies, underpinned by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment. With offices in London, Bristol, Warrington, Leeds the office comprises of four specialist sister companies. Over the last 30+ years, they have achieved sustained growth and honed our provision of high-quality services, while securing a large volume of repeat business from satisfied clients. As such, they pride themselves on being able to:

• Employ the best people to provide the highest quality advice.
• Provide a personal service.
• Design innovative cross-disciplinary solutions.
• Deliver meaningful work to a high technical standard, which protects and improves the environment.

With a proven track record of success, the Group has been involved with UK Government expert groups and European Commission working groups, provided expert evidence at Public Inquiries, and helped clients gain planning consent for thousands of projects. This client is underpinned by our values of Community, Collaboration and Integrity - developed by our staff members to reflect their shared principles, approach to their work, and positive company culture.

They are looking for a senior landscape planner (Principal Consultant to Technical Director level) to lead and grow their existing landscape planning service. You can expect to enjoy a challenging and varied role and will typically be authoring and providing input to a range of technical landscape and visual assessments. You will be working alongside their EIA managers and other aspect technical experts, as well as their landscape design team. You will be involved in delivering a number of existing projects including solar farms, wind farms, gas to grid biomethane plants. You will have a client-facing role with responsibility of managing project teams and project delivery, as well as winning new work and growing the team. You will also be a team player, happy to share knowledge, collaborate and support others and demonstrate an interest in sustainable landscape solutions as part of the assessment and design process.

This is an exceptional opportunity at an exciting time both for our business and for environmental consultancy. With us, you will work in a friendly, supportive environment and will be given one-to-one support, mentoring, learning and development via experienced colleagues. External training will be provided where required.

Key Requirements

• Chartered landscape architect with CMLI qualification (or on the P2C)
• Demonstrable experience of handling LVIA's in both EIA and non-EIA developments either independently, or as part of a team and wanting to make the next step in their career
• Excellent knowledge of GLVIA Third edition and the associated technical guidance notes
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system, planning guidance and policy context
• Site and photography experience for landscape and visual assessments
• Fluent spoken English with excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Technical skills and proficiency in Autodesk, GIS software and Adobe Creative Suite
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the P2C

What we offer

They are a growing Group of companies that wants to do things differently, with an exciting future that will help you shape and realise your ambitions. You will have a great opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team and be able to develop your career as the company grows. Alongside a competitive salary, they offer a range of formal benefits and training, and development programmes to enhance employee satisfaction and professional development. These include, an enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, competitive annual leave entitlement which grows with length of service, additional annual leave purchase scheme, rail and bus season ticket loans, cycle scheme, group life assurance, staff training and CPD programme, employee recognition awards, social value programme and more. Furthermore, they ensure we can support their employees through offering wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals. These include flexible working, trained mental health first aiders, and readily available support through their Employee Assistance programme.