Lead Landscape Planner

Lead Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable landscape architecture studio in Leeds is seeking a Lead Landscape Planner to take ownership of planning and LVIA work. This role involves leading projects from inception to submission, collaborating with design teams, and enhancing reporting processes. Ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge of landscape planning, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to their work. The position offers a salary between £50K and £60K, flexible working options, and a supportive culture that values professional development.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Support for professional development

Flexible or hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of LVIA and landscape planning.
• Ability to articulate opinions and strategies.
• Preference for clarity in processes and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead LVIA work from conception to submission.
• Shape planning strategies in collaboration with design teams.
• Engage directly with clients and planning officers.
• Enhance report writing and presentation.
• Support team members in planning and assessment.

Skills

Knowledge of LVIA and planning

Clear communication skills

Client engagement

Job description

Role: Lead Landscape Planner – Leeds

Salary £50 – £60K DOE

Our client, a well-established landscape architecture studio, is looking for a Landscape Planner to take real ownership of its planning and LVIA work from its Leeds office. The projects are interesting and the client is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the planning side of landscape and wants to shape how it is done.

As the Lead Landscape Planner you would be the person people turn to when planning matters. You would set the tone, lead the assessments, and help the wider team think more clearly about how landscape and planning work together.

LANDSCAPE PLANNER ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading LVIA work from early thinking through to submission
• Helping shape planning strategy alongside designers rather than commenting at the end
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• Talking directly with clients and planning officers
• Improving how reports are written, reviewed and presented
• Supporting others who want to improve in planning and assessment

ABOUT YOU

• You already know LVIA and planning inside out
• You’re comfortable having an opinion and explaining it
• You prefer clarity over corporate process and want to be part of a studio where planning has a real voice rather than being an afterthought
• You do not need to be sold the idea of landscape planning; ideally you’re already doing it and wondering where the next step is

ON OFFER

• Salary £50 – £60K DOE
• Pension contribution or workplace pension enrolment
• Support for professional development
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements where appropriate
• Wellbeing support

Here the culture is friendly and down to earth, with a real focus on looking after people, supporting one another and creating a place where everyone feels involved and valued.

THE NEXT STEP

If you are interested in this Landscape Planner role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston to find out what else may be out there.

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