Principal / Associate Landscape Architect

Anderselite; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental planning in London seeks a Landscape Planning Lead to manage projects including LVIA and TVIA. You will influence designs, mentor junior members, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes. Attractive salary and benefits including a £5,000 car allowance are offered.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Flexible and hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme and life assurance

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in landscape planning, LVIA/TVIA and environmental impact assessment.
• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system.
• Proficiency in project management with financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support landscape planning projects, including LVIA, TVIA and environmental impact assessments.
• Conduct site surveys, field analysis and prepare reports.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Landscape planning experience

Project management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Confident communication

Tools

GIS

Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading and supporting landscape planning projects, including LVIA, TVIA and environmental impact assessments, while ensuring high‑quality outcomes across the project lifecycle.

You’ll work closely with clients, project teams and multi‑disciplinary colleagues to influence design from an early stage, create a landscape legacy and deliver wider environmental and social benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support landscape planning projects, including LVIA, TVIA and environmental impact assessments.
• Conduct site surveys, field analysis and prepare high‑quality reports and technical documentation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear, confident guidance and strengthening relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, promoting technical excellence and team development.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and deliverables, ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve environmental, social and design objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in landscape planning, LVIA/TVIA and environmental impact assessment.
• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system.
• Proven project management skills, including financial and programme oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred; GIS, Revit or ProjectWise experience advantageous.
• Confident communicator with experience leading meetings, workshops and client discussions.

Desirable

• Experience working on energy transition, residential, defence or complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of multi‑disciplinary project delivery within large consultancy environments.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members.

Benefits

• Principal: £50,000-£60,000 | Associate: £60,000-£70,000 + £5,000 car allowance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell days.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects delivering lasting environmental and social impact.

Interested?

Apply now or contact Jonah Peto at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion about this role.

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