Principal / Associate Landscape Planner

LEAD Careers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal / Associate Landscape Planner to work on diverse design projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Landscape Architecture, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive salary between £45K - £55K, hybrid working, and investment in training and development.

Benefits

Investment in training and development

Excellent support and mentoring

Payment of professional fees

Qualifications

• Chartered member of the Landscape Institute or on the path to Chartered.
• Sound understanding of landscape legislation, policy, and guidance.
• Experience working in a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects and report writing.
• Work closely with the team and external consultants.
• Opportunity to work on design projects at all stages.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Knowledge of landscape legislation

Experience in Adobe Photoshop

Chartered member of the Landscape Institute

Experience in consultancy environment

Education

Relevant degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Wind Farm software

Job description

Role

Principal / Associate Landscape Planner

Location

Manchester

Salary

£45K - £55K

Our client is an award-winning multidisciplinary studio keen to speak to a talented Principal to Associate Landscape Planner. The practice, registered with the Landscape Institute and established over 20 years ago, works on a diverse range of projects, including the design and restoration of parks, leisure and historic landscapes, as well as healthcare, urban regeneration, education, landscape and visual assessment, and master‑planning.

The ideal candidate will be involved in all stages of the development of the company’s planning sector, responsible for projects, report writing, and working closely with the team and external consultants. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of design projects at all stages of the planning, design and implementation process, with a focus on urban regeneration, historic landscape restoration, healthcare, play, landscape and visual assessment, and master‑planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Landscape Architecture
• Experience working in a consultancy environment
• Chartered member of the Landscape Institute or on the Path to Chartered
• Sound understanding of landscape legislation, policy and guidance
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of relevant guidance for LVIA
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Experience in the use of Adobe Photoshop
• Wind Farm software experience is advantageous
• Full and clean driving licence

Benefits

• Salary £45K - £55K
• Investment in your training and development
• Hybrid working
• Excellent support and mentoring
• Payment of professional fees

This consultancy prides itself on a healthy workplace culture, with regular evenings out, team incentives, employee recognition, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Next Step

If you are interested in this Principal to Associate Landscape Planner role or other similar opportunities, please contact Adam Johnston at 07510 919594 to find out more. Applications are processed confidentially.