Landscape Planners - London

Lead Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare provision

Travel and life insurance

Career development

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Lead Careers Ltd are partnering with a multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit Landscape Planners in London with LVIA experience. Roles vary from experienced planners to senior specialists with project management capabilities, offering hybrid and flexible working and a broad project portfolio across renewables, infrastructure, housing and urban development.

You will write LVIA reports, assess landscape impacts, and contribute to design processes alongside a team of landscape architects,

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape planning and confidence writing LVIA reports.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Full driving licence.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare LVIA reports and landscape planning documents.
• Assess the impact of developments on landscapes and views.
• Work on renewable energy, infrastructure, housing and urban development projects.
• Provide landscape planning input to inform and shape designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop solutions.
• Manage projects and relationships at more senior levels.

Skills

Landscape planning

LVIA reporting

Report writing

Client relationships

Project management

Job description

Role – Landscape Planners

Location – London/Flexible

Salary – £DOE

Looking for your next move in Landscape Planning? This could be worth a look.

Lead Careers are working with an established multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking for Landscape Planners with experience in landscape planning and the ability to write Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) reports.

There are opportunities at different levels, from experienced Landscape Planners looking to take the next step in their career through to senior specialists with project management experience. The project work is varied, covering everything from renewable energy developments on land and at sea to major infrastructure, housing, urban regeneration and mixed-use schemes. It's not just about producing assessments either. There's also the opportunity to contribute to the design process, working alongside landscape architects, ecologists, engineers and other specialists to help shape projects from an early stage.

With flexible working arrangements and a choice of UK office locations, it's a good opportunity to broaden your project experience and develop your career within an established team.

THE ROLE

You’ll be involved in a range of landscape planning projects, with LVIA work at the heart of the role. Depending on your experience, this could include:

• Preparing LVIAs and writing landscape planning reports
• Assessing the impact of proposed developments on landscapes, townscapes and views
• Working on projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, housing and urban development
• Providing landscape planning input to help inform and shape designs
• Working with colleagues across different disciplines to develop project solutions
• Managing projects and client relationships at more senior levels

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have experience in landscape planning and be confident writing LVIA reports. The team is open to candidates at different levels, with opportunities to suit both the experienced and those looking to progress into more senior positions.

You'll also need:

• Strong report-writing and communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• A full driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• For senior positions, experience in project management would be beneficial.

ON OFFER

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days' annual leave, plus flexible bank holidays
• Company pension and healthcare provision
• Travel and life insurance
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A varied project portfolio and the chance to work alongside specialists across different disciplines