Landscape Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environment team seeks a Landscape Planner at Consultant level in Manchester, Bristol, or Newcastle. This role involves landscape planning, supporting impact assessments, and collaborating on high-profile sustainable development projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Landscape Architecture and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in LVIA and feasibility studies desirable.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proactive and organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Support landscape planning workstreams including LVIA and TVIA.
• Work closely with senior team on high-profile projects.
• Coordinate with legal professionals on planning appeals.

Skills

Report writing

Research skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (or working towards chartership)

Job description

Job Description

An established environment team is seeking a Landscape Planner at Consultant level to join one of their offices in Manchester, Bristol, or Newcastle. The team works on projects across the UK, delivering high-quality and sustainable development services.

The Role:

Landscape planning is central to project delivery, with strategic landscape analysis helping to shape development principles and inform sustainable design. This role will involve supporting a range of landscape planning workstreams, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA), landscape appraisals, and greenbelt/greybelt assessments.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members on high-profile schemes, including those involving planning appeals and coordination with legal professionals. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for sustainable development, a collaborative mindset, and strong communication skills.

Key Skills and Experience:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (or working towards chartership)
• Some experience in LVIA, feasibility studies, and landscape planning
• Strong report writing and research skills
• Ideally, experience in sectors such as residential or energy development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive and organised approach, with good commercial awareness