Senior Landscape Architect

Lanpro; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment (flexible)

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

Professional Body membership support

Enhanced Company pension

Career progression framework

CPD and E-learning access

Job summary

Lanpro is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead landscape projects, develop designs and technical drawings, and support planning submissions. You will mentor junior team members, contribute to LVIA/TVIA documents, and coordinate with architects, planners and engineers across multiple sectors.

The role offers hybrid working in a national studio environment, with diverse projects in residential, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Landscape Institute accredited degree and/or postgraduate qualification.
• Strong experience in landscape design and technical drawing production.
• Understanding of LVIA and evidence-base documents for planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for defined project workstreams and deliver to programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Prepare landscape designs, drawings, planting proposals and planning documents.
• Contribute to projects from site analysis through to detailed design.
• Undertake site surveys, research and analysis.
• Coordinate landscape information with architects, planners and engineers.
• Assist with client communications and multidisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Strong design

Graphic/visual presentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Fluent English

Education

Landscape Institute accredited degree

Tools

CAD software

Keyscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.

We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.

About Lanpro

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide. Our Group now has access to offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford.

Our multidisciplinary service spans across multiple disciplines. Our Group offerings now include Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Architecture, Architecture & Design, Arboriculture, Visualisation, Historic Environment, Acoustics, Air Quality, Civil Engineering, Geo-environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk.

We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. To find out more about our culture, please click here.

We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors.

We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to take responsibility for the delivery of landscape architecture projects and provide technical support and guidance to more junior members of the team. The role will involve developing landscape designs, preparing technical information and supporting projects through planning and design stages, while developing client and multidisciplinary working relationships.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical and design capability, good project awareness and the ability to take increasing responsibility for project delivery.

If Successful, You Will

• Take responsibility for defined project workstreams and deliver work to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Prepare landscape designs, technical drawings, plans, planting proposals, visualisations, reports and planning documentation.
• Contribute to projects from site analysis and concept development through planning and detailed design.
• Undertake landscape assessments, site surveys, research and analysis.
• Prepare and contribute to LVIA, TVIA and supporting evidence-base documents as required.
• Coordinate landscape information with architects, planners, engineers, ecologists and other consultants.
• Attend site visits, meetings, workshops and consultations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and external consultants.
• Provide guidance and support to Landscape Architects and Assistants.
• Support project managers with programme, resource and financial management.
• Contribute to fee proposals and tender submissions.
• Ensure work is delivered to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Lanpro procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

Essential

• Landscape Institute accredited degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
• Relevant professional experience within a landscape architecture consultancy.
• Strong experience in landscape design and technical drawing production.
• Understanding of landscape design principles and construction techniques.
• Understanding of LVIA and evidence-base documents supporting planning applications, development plans and policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD software, Keyscape or similar planting software and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience of working across and delivery of projects at all RIBA Work Stages.
• Strong design, graphic and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in the preparation of Landscape Management Plans (LMPs).
• Experience in the preparation of detailed hard and soft planting drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or working towards chartership.
• Experience of project management, including financial control, reporting and programme management.
• Experience in working in collaborative design studios and workshops.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK legal and planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
• Experience of public realm, residential, commercial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.

Benefits

As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:

Day One

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Death in service cover
• Centrally based City offices
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Protected CPD (Department, individual and companywide)
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Enhanced Company pension
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• E Learning portal access
• Non contractual growth bonus scheme

After Probation and Beyond

• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Discounts and perks - Amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Café Nero
  • Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• BUPA Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
• Cycle to work scheme