Landscape Architect/Planner

LEAD Careers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Landscape Architect / Planner to join their team. This role involves producing drawings and reports, conducting impact assessments, and supporting client discussions. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Landscape Architecture and at least three years' post-graduate experience. The position offers a negotiable salary, annual bonus, generous leave, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Generous annual leave allowance

Company pension

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience in landscape architecture or planning.
• CMLI or on the Pathway for chartership.
• Strong independent and collaborative work skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings and technical reports for all project stages.
• Conduct Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA).
• Support client discussions and negotiations with planning authorities.

Skills

Report-writing

Research

Time management

Communication

Graphic ability

Proficiency in Vectorworks

Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

Role – Landscape Architect

Location – Edinburgh

Salary – £DOE

Our client, a leading independent planning and landscape consultancy in Edinburgh, is looking for a Landscape Architect / Planner to join their multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a flair for both design and written communication, keen to take on varied and strategic work spanning LVIA, landscape design, masterplanning, capacity studies and environmental assessment.

The studio delivers a diverse portfolio of medium and large-scale residential, mixed-use and strategic masterplanning projects throughout Scotland and the UK. Their integrated approach across landscape, planning, and urban design means team members benefit from a broad learning experience and exposure to different disciplines.

The Role

You’ll work as part of a small, supportive team, producing drawings, illustrations, and concise technical reports across all project stages. You’ll contribute to:

• Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
• Strategic masterplans and landscape frameworks
• Capacity and sensitivity studies
• Written planning support documentation
• Design-led planning applications and promotional materials
• Coordinating and preparing material for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Supporting client discussions and negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders

The role also includes opportunities to help shape feasibility work, policy analysis, and early project strategy. If you’re interested in planning, design, and place-shaping as a combined discipline, this is the perfect environment.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• A degree in Landscape Architecture
• CMLI or on the Pathway
• At least 3 years\' post-graduate experience
• Confident report-writing and research skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High-level graphic ability, including proficiency in Vectorworks (preferred) or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365

On Offer

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private health insurance
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and mentoring with clear opportunities for progression
• A collaborative culture that supports flexibility, creativity and wellbeing

This is a great opportunity for a Landscape Architect/Planner to build a career in a consultancy that values both design thinking and strong written output, with exposure to high-level masterplanning and impactful projects across Scotland and beyond.

The Next Step

If you are interested in this role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.

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