Landscape Planner - Greater Manchester *Sign on bonus*

LEAD Careers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape recruitment agency is looking for an Experienced Landscape Planner in Manchester to lead projects and drive business development. The ideal candidate has a degree in Landscape Architecture, around 10 years of experience, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a top-tier salary up to £60k, opportunities for fast-tracked career progression, and a supportive work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Acceptance Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Landscape Architecture and full right to work in the UK.
• 10 years experience preferred with leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of LVIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects independently.
• Expand work streams and develop the planning team.
• Influence project direction within a flexible office culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Written communication skills

Business development

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Role – Experienced Landscape Planner

Location - Manchester (preferable) or Leeds Area

Salary – £35 - £38K

Is this the most exciting Landscape Planner role you've seen? This isn’t just another opportunity for a landscape architect with a casual interest in landscape planning. It’s a career-defining role for a seasoned professional who has made Landscape Planning (LP) their specialty. If that sounds like you, this is your chance to join one of the UK’s most respected firms.

In the role you’ll need to be capable of leading and delivering projects independently and have a comprehensive understanding of LVIA with strong analytical and written skills. It is a deliver and business development role and you’ll benefit from access to a large and diverse portfolio of both UK and international work that comes from an established client base, but also have the chance to expand these work streams and develop the small but highly regarded planning team.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, here’s what’s on offer:

• A top-tier salary up to £60k, reflecting the seniority and importance of the role, plus an excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working, with access to our Manchester (preferred) or Leeds city-centre studios.
• Opportunity for fast-tracked career progression (see below)
• Significant influence over project direction, free from the constraints of a large multi-disciplinary practice
• Lead Careers' 'Acceptance Bonus' upon securing the role

Here are a few details you won't find in a typical job ad:

• Each office has around 20 staff and is easily accessible in a city centre environment.
• The senior team is long‑standing and loyal largely thanks to the strong career progression and benefits they've enjoyed.
• The office culture is friendly and flexible, with a "flexi‑hours" scheme to promote work‑life balance.
• With a small LP team, this role offers strong potential for swift career advancement.
• While they prefer a three‑day in‑office schedule, more remote working arrangements could be considered for the right candidate.
• Although they are open to considering mid‑to‑senior level landscape architects with LP expertise, ambition, and proven leadership skills, the ideal candidate would most likely be at Principal or Associate level with circa 10 years experience.

This is an exclusive opportunity through Leadcareers, the leading recruitment agency for landscape architecture. We operate with complete transparency for both candidates and employers. To get full details, simply give us a call in full confidence. If you're interested, we’ll connect you directly with the Director to see if your career goals align.

What have you got to lose, nothing? Reach out today!

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A DEGREE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITETURE AND FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

THE NEXT STEP

If you are interested in hearing more about this Landscape Planner role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply, upload your CV and we will contact you. Alternatively, you can contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594.

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