Principal Landscape Architect

Calibre Search; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Base in Manchester or Sheffield

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Principal Landscape Architect to lead a varied project portfolio from Manchester or Sheffield, delivering landscape design, planning and management services while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role combines technical delivery with business development, fee proposals and bids, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through to completion in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or relevant discipline.
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• At least six years' consultancy or professional experience, including post-chartership.
• Experience delivering and coordinating LVIAs, EIAs or other landscape planning assessments.
• Proven track record of project management, including financial and commercial responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GLVIA guidance and landscape planning processes.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing landscape projects, including LVIAs and supporting EIAs.
• Managing multiple projects, overseeing programmes, budgets, fees and financial performance.
• Acting as a key client contact with planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Preparing, reviewing and quality-assuring technical reports and deliverables.
• Applying GLVIA guidance to deliver robust technical work.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and providing technical guidance.
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to bids and tenders.
• Identifying opportunities to develop client relationships and support growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Report writing

Business development

Stakeholder management

GLVIA knowledge

Landscape planning

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Principal Landscape Architect

Location: Manchester or Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: 50,000+ DOE

Are you an experienced Landscape Architect ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy leading projects, building client relationships and mentoring the next generation of landscape professionals?

We're working with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Landscape Architect to join its team, with opportunities available in Manchester or Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, Chartered Landscape Architect to take ownership of a varied project portfolio, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued growth of an established consultancy.

The Role

As Principal Landscape Architect, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality landscape design, landscape planning and landscape management services across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure and public realm developments.

You'll combine strong technical expertise with project leadership, client management and business development, helping to deliver successful projects from initial concept through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing landscape projects, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and supporting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing programmes, budgets, fees and financial performance.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, planning authorities, statutory consultees and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing, reviewing and quality-assuring technical reports, assessments and project deliverables.
• Applying your knowledge of GLVIA guidance and best practice to deliver robust, high-quality technical work.
• Mentoring, supporting and developing junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to project bids and tenders.
• Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships, secure new business and support the wider growth of the landscape team.

About You

We're keen to hear from an experienced Landscape Architect who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness and the confidence to lead projects and work directly with clients.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Landscape Architecture or a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• At least six years' relevant consultancy or professional experience, including post-chartership experience.
• Experience delivering and coordinating LVIAs, EIAs or other landscape planning assessments.
• A proven track record of project management, including financial and commercial responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GLVIA guidance and landscape planning processes.
• Experience using relevant design software, such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development.

A postgraduate qualification, an established client network and experience winning new work would also be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary from 50,000, depending on experience.
• Choice of Manchester or Sheffield as your base.
• The opportunity to take on a senior role with genuine responsibility and influence.
• A varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• The chance to mentor and develop colleagues while helping shape the future of the landscape team.
• An opportunity to contribute to client relationships, business growth and the development of the wider consultancy.

Interested?

If you're a Chartered Landscape Architect looking for a senior opportunity where you can combine technical delivery, project leadership and business development, we'd like to hear from you.

Calibre Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.