Landscape Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Edinburgh is seeking a talented Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves supporting high-quality design outputs and environmental assessments for diverse projects. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Landscape Architecture, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in design software. Competitive salary with flexible working options is on offer.

Benefits

Negotiable salary depending on experience

Annual bonus

36 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Structured training and mentoring

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the Pathway to Chartership.
• Excellent graphic and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of high-quality drawings and reports.
• Contribute to landscape capacity studies and planning strategies.
• Prepare and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments.

Skills

Landscape design

LVIA

Environmental assessments

Report writing

Vectorworks

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Office 365

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a talented Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner to join a multidisciplinary team working on large-scale residential and mixed-use master plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong design sensibility and a passion for strategic landscape planning to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

You'll be joining a collaborative consultancy with a strong reputation in planning, urban design, sustainability, and landscape. With training, support, and mentoring on offer, this is a great role for someone looking to further develop their expertise in LVIA, landscape-led master planning, and environmental assessments.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the production of high-quality drawings, reports, and planning documentation
• Contributing to LVIA, landscape capacity studies, and landscape planning strategies
• Preparing and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments
• Assisting with the development of design and planning outputs including feasibility studies, submissions and promotional material
• Liaising with planning authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
• Working across multiple projects and supporting the delivery of work to deadlines

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Landscape Architecture
• Has at least 2 years' post-qualification experience
• Is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the Pathway to Chartership
• Has excellent graphic and report-writing skills
• Is confident producing drawings and technical documents at all work stages
• Is proficient in Vectorworks (preferred) or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Office 365
• Can work both collaboratively and independently, managing tasks with minimal supervision

What's on offer:

• Negotiable salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• 36 days annual leave
• Private health insurance and pension scheme
• Structured training and mentoring
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• An inclusive and supportive studio culture with a focus on learning and progression

If you're interested in the role, please forward your CV and portfolio to [e-mail]