Senior Landscape Architect

Lead Careers; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellness Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Company Social Events

Job summary

Lead Careers is seeking a Senior Landscape Planner to join our Staffordshire team. You will lead LVIA projects, manage fieldwork, and deliver robust LVIA reports, ensuring high-quality visuals and analyses.

You will collaborate with planning teams, clients, and environmental consultants, while mentoring junior staff. Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Adobe Suite is highly regarded to support 3D visuals and photomontages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) preferred.
• Significant LVIA project leadership experience.
• Strong software proficiency: AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage LVIA projects and teams.
• Prepare and deliver LVIA reports.
• Collaborate with planning teams, clients, and environmental consultants.
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits to assess landscape and visual factors.

Skills

Landscape LVIA leadership

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

GIS

Project management

Policy & compliance

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

GIS

Job description

Role - Senior Landscape Planner

Location - Staffordshire

Salary - £42 - £46K DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments
• Prepare and deliver LVIA reports
• Work closely with planning teams, clients, and environmental consultants
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits to assess landscape and visual factors, and evaluate the impact of proposed developments
• Provide expert advice on LVIA matters throughout the project lifecycle, from design and planning stages to post-construction
• Manage the production of visualisations, including 3D models, photomontages, and graphics to support the LVIA process
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and provide guidance on LVIA methodologies and project delivery

Key Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)
• Significant experience in leading LVIA projects
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, GIS, and other relevant software
• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects from inception to completion
• Excellent understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and sustainable design principles

On Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working Hours
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Workplace Pension
• Company Social Events

All applications for this Senior Landscape Architect/Planner role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston. You will not be added to any mailing lists and rest assured your details would NOT be passed on to anyone without your prior authorisation.

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