Landscape Architect/Planner - Durham

LEAD Careers; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape consultancy is looking for a Landscape Architect/Planner to join their team in Durham. The candidate will work on varied projects across the UK, focusing on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments. The role requires strong report writing and communication skills along with a collaborative approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Instant Discounts

Home and Tech Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Gym Discounts

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Death in Service Benefit

Employee-Owned Company

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in LVIA and landscape planning.
• Ability to manage workloads and deliver to deadlines.
• Strong report writing and graphic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality LVIAs and landscape appraisals.
• Contribute to masterplanning and landscape design.
• Support planning applications with technical outputs.

Skills

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)

Report writing

Graphic communication skills

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Qualified Landscape Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Overview

Role – Landscape Architect/Planner

Location – Durham/Flexible

Salary – £DOE

We’re looking for a talented Landscape Architect with proven experience in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) to join a growing team in Durham. The role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects across the UK, from infrastructure and renewable energy to residential and commercial developments.

What you’ll be doing

• Producing high-quality LVIAs, landscape appraisals, and supporting reports
• Contributing to masterplanning, green infrastructure strategies, and landscape design
• Supporting planning applications with clear, well-structured technical outputs
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Undertaking site visits and assessments

Ideal requirements for the role

• A qualified Landscape Architect with experience in LVIA and landscape planning
• Strong report writing and graphic communication skills (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS desirable)
• Ability to manage workloads and deliver to deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Full right to work in the UK

On offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Christmas Savings Club
• Instant Discounts
• Home and Tech Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Gym Discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee-Owned Company
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

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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