Senior Landscape Architect (LVIA) - Greater Manchester

LEAD Careers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary team in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to undertake landscape and visual assessments, assist in EIA, and manage projects. The role requires expertise in design and strong technical skills with tools like AutoCAD. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Landscape Architecture, chartered membership, and relevant experience in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Payment of professional fees

Discretionary welcome/sign-on bonus

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible benefits, including additional holiday options

Health cash plan and discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree/postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Experience in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments is essential.
• Right to work in the UK with a clean driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct landscape and visual appraisals.
• Assist in Environmental Impact Assessments and planning applications.
• Manage landscape contracts and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Fieldwork

Landscape research

Design

Creativity

Technical design skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role – Senior Landscape Architect (LVIA)

Location – Greater Manchester

Salary - £40 - £45K

We are looking for a Senior Landscape Consultant to join a growing multidisciplinary team in Greater Manchester.

Our client is a well-established Landscape Institute Registered Practice with over 400 employees working across various sectors. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a friendly, supportive team. Staff wellbeing is a priority, embedded throughout the organization and central to their purpose.

THE ROLE

1. Undertaking landscape and visual appraisals
2. Assisting in the delivery of landscape and other inputs into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning applications
3. Conducting landscape research and strategic green infrastructure studies, including desk studies, consultations, data management, analysis, and report writing; liaising with clients and statutory bodies as necessary
4. Designing mitigation schemes for developments
5. Preparing landscape implementation and management plans
6. Managing small landscape and other contracts, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, third parties, and clients
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree/postgraduate degree in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Experience in fieldwork and desk work related to Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and/or Landscape and Visual Appraisals
• Experience in design, including detailed landscape construction and planting plans
• Creativity and technical competence in design schemes, with good horticultural and ecological knowledge and awareness of sustainability criteria
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), capable of producing plans, sections, and construction details
• Right to work in the UK
• A full, clean driving license

ON OFFER

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Payment of professional fees
• Discretionary welcome/sign-on bonus
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits, including additional holiday options
• Health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• An Equal Opportunities Employer

The company emphasizes adding value through employee contributions, prioritizing morale and mental health policies.

THE NEXT STEP

If interested, click apply to upload your CV or contact Adam Johnston at 07510919594. All applications are confidential, and your details will not be shared without consent. Connect on LinkedIn for updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-johnston-05a7bb70/