Senior Landscape Architect

Morson Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Mentoring

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting an experienced Senior Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner to join a growing UK-wide landscape team within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. The role focuses on landscape planning, assessment and LVIAs/TVIAs, with opportunities to mentor juniors and influence project design.

Applicants should be Chartered Landscape Architects with strong planning experience and a good grasp of the UK planning system. Hybrid and flexible working across the UK is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (LI accredited) is required.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) is required.
• Strong experience in landscape planning and assessment in consultancy or similar.
• Experience preparing LVIAs and TVIAs and supporting landscape documents.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and its application to landscape architecture.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting professional development.
• Project management awareness including programme delivery and financial control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and Adobe CC are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake landscape and visual assessments, including site surveys and fieldwork.
• Prepare and oversee LVIAs, TVIAs and supporting documentation.
• Produce landscape reports, drawings, strategies and mitigation proposals.
• Contribute to infrastructure, energy, residential and defence projects.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and environmental specialists.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, meetings and workshops.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Support project leads with management responsibilities and reporting.
• Develop innovative, sustainable landscape solutions.
• Maintain high technical standards and ensure alignment with guidance.

Skills

Landscape planning

LVIAs/TVIAs

Report writing

Mentoring

Project management

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Adobe CC

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Revit

ProjectWise

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture (LI accredited)

CMLI membership

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Morson Edge are recruiting an experienced Senior Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner to join a growing UK-wide landscape team within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major projects across the UK and internationally, including infrastructure, energy transition, residential and defence schemes. You’ll join an established team of landscape specialists, contributing to projects from early-stage planning and assessment through to design development and mitigation.

The Opportunity

The role will suit a Chartered Landscape Architect with strong landscape planning and assessment experience, particularly in the preparation and delivery of Landscape and Townscape Visual Impact Assessments.

You’ll work within multidisciplinary teams, helping to influence project design, develop practical and sustainable solutions, and deliver high-quality technical outputs. There will also be opportunities to support the development of junior colleagues, contribute to project management and play a part in the continued growth of the landscape team.

Applications are welcomed from candidates based anywhere in the UK, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake landscape and visual assessments, including site surveys, landscape analysis and fieldwork.
• Prepare and oversee Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIAs) and supporting technical documentation.
• Produce landscape reports, drawings, strategies and mitigation proposals to support projects at different stages of development.
• Contribute to major infrastructure, energy transition, residential and defence projects.
• Work collaboratively with architects, planners, engineers, environmental specialists and other technical disciplines.
• Communicate technical findings clearly through reports, presentations, meetings and workshops.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members, supporting their professional development and progression towards chartership.
• Support project leads with project management responsibilities, including programme coordination, financial management and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of innovative, practical and sustainable landscape solutions.
• Maintain high technical standards and ensure project work follows relevant professional guidance and best practice.

What You’ll Need

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture, ideally accredited by the Landscape Institute.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Strong experience in landscape planning and assessment within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience preparing LVIAs and TVIAs, alongside supporting landscape evidence-base documents.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and its application to landscape architecture.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects and coordinating with other technical specialists.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
• An understanding of project management, including programme delivery and financial control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud is advantageous.
• Familiarity with software such as ArcGIS, Civil 3D, Revit, LSS or ProjectWise would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Working Pattern

• Location: UK-wide - applications welcomed from candidates across the UK.
• Employment: Permanent, full-time.
• Working arrangements: Hybrid and flexible working, with the option to work from home, an office or project sites depending on project requirements.
• Travel: Occasional UK-wide travel for site visits, meetings and project work.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure, energy and regeneration projects.
• Join an established and growing team of landscape planning specialists.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for technical development, professional progression and chartership mentoring.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment with access to specialist expertise.
• A strong focus on innovation, sustainability and delivering positive environmental outcomes.
• A comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellbeing and professional development.

If you’re a Chartered Landscape Architect with strong landscape planning experience and are considering your next career move, we’d be keen to hear from you.