Senior Landscape Architect- LVIA

Access Talent Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking environmental consultancy is hiring a Landscape Planner to deliver key planning services. The role involves producing reports, conducting analyses, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a degree in landscape architecture, strong project management skills, and a proactive mindset. This consultancy promotes a 4-day workweek and a supportive culture that prioritizes well-being and social impact.

Benefits

4-day working week

Supportive culture

Mentoring and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong skills in project management, report writing, and client liaison.
• Comfortable advising clients on due diligence and risk relating to landscape and visual matters.
• Demonstrable experience in LVA/LVIA and input into landscape mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality reports and assessments for planning applications.
• Conducting site feasibility and constraints analysis.
• Developing strategic landscape proposals and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Client liaison

LVA/LVIA experience

Knowledge of UK planning legislation

Education

Degree in landscape architecture or related subject

Job description

Overview

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Landscape Planner to join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy that is redefining how the industry works. With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, innovation and meaningful work, the successful candidate will be part of a team that genuinely cares about people, the planet, and the projects they deliver. The company operates at the intersection of landscape planning, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure. They are known for challenging convention, putting purpose before profit, and delivering high-quality consultancy services with creativity and integrity. In return for their team’s commitment, they offer a true 4-day working week — without reducing pay — and a vibrant, supportive culture that puts people first.

The Role

The Landscape Planner will play a key role in delivering landscape planning services across a variety of urban and rural projects. They will be responsible for shaping development proposals from inception to submission, placing landscape considerations at the heart of project strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Producing high-quality reports and assessments for planning applications
• Conducting site feasibility and constraints analysis
• Delivering Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA), Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Developing strategic landscape proposals and mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with in-house ecology, arboriculture and GBI teams
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, statutory consultees, and local planning authorities
• Supporting project delivery while benefiting from mentoring and personal development opportunities

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating better outcomes for people and places.
• Degree in landscape architecture or a related subject
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or working towards chartership
• Strong skills in project management, report writing, and client liaison
• Demonstrable experience in LVA/LVIA and input into landscape mitigation strategies
• Good working knowledge of EIA and UK planning legislation
• Comfortable advising clients on due diligence and risk relating to landscape and visual matters
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience contributing to or leading business development activities
• Involvement in Public Inquiry work (or willingness to develop this skill)

Why Join Them?

This consultancy is built on values of honesty, empathy, and purpose. Team members enjoy a supportive, high-trust environment, and the business places strong emphasis on individual wellbeing, flexible working, and social impact. With a blend of meaningful work, genuine team spirit, and a culture that encourages growth, this is a place where people thrive — and make a real difference.