Senior Landscape Architect (Planning)

Morson Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Planning Architect to join its growing Landscape Architecture team. You will support major infrastructure, regeneration and energy transition projects across the UK, shaping landscape planning and assessment for NSIPs and large developments.

Collaborating with planning, engineering, environmental and design specialists, you will deliver sustainable, innovative and commercially viable landscape solutions while mentoring junior colleagues and

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape planning and assessment within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong experience preparing LVIAs, TVIAs and associated evidence-base documentation.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and its application to landscape architecture.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, residential or other development projects.
• Ability to produce clear, concise and technically robust reports.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Understanding of project management principles, including financial control, programme management and reporting.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake landscape and visual site surveys, field assessments and baseline analysis.
• Prepare and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and TVIAs with supporting documentation.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, drawings, landscape strategies and mitigation proposals.
• Provide input into projects from feasibility through detail design and implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate landscape expertise into major projects.
• Attend client meetings, stakeholder workshops and project discussions.
• Mentor junior landscape team members and support professional development.
• Assist with project management activities including programme delivery and reporting.
• Maintain high technical quality and compliance with procedures and best practice.
• Identify opportunities to introduce innovative approaches to improve delivery.

Skills

Landscape planning

LVIAs & TVIAs

UK planning system

Report writing

Mentoring juniors

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Financial & programme awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Landscape Institute-accredited degree

CMLI Chartered status

Full UK driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Revit

LSS

ProjectWise

Job description

Morson Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Landscape Planning Architect to join a growing and highly regarded Landscape Architecture team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure, regeneration and energy transition projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs), large-scale developments and local schemes.

You will play a key role in shaping the landscape planning and assessment elements of major projects, working alongside specialists across planning, engineering, environmental and design disciplines to deliver sustainable, innovative and commercially viable solutions.

The successful candidate will contribute to projects across sectors including renewable energy, wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear, battery storage, grid connections, residential development and defence.

This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, technical development and involvement in projects that deliver lasting environmental, social and economic benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake landscape and visual site surveys, field assessments and baseline analysis.

Prepare and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIAs) and supporting technical documentation.

Produce and oversee high-quality technical reports, drawings, landscape strategies and mitigation proposals.

Provide technical input into projects from early feasibility and planning stages through to detailed design and implementation.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing landscape expertise to major infrastructure and development projects.

Attend and contribute to client meetings, stakeholder workshops and project discussions.

Support and mentor junior members of the landscape team, sharing technical knowledge and encouraging professional development.

Assist with project management activities, including programme delivery, financial monitoring and reporting.

Maintain high standards of technical quality and ensure compliance with relevant company procedures and industry best practice.

Identify opportunities to introduce innovative approaches and improve the quality and efficiency of project delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience

Demonstrable experience in landscape planning and assessment within a consultancy or similar environment.

Strong technical experience preparing LVIAs, TVIAs and associated evidence-base documentation in accordance with recognised best practice.

Good understanding of the UK planning system and its application to landscape architecture.

Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, residential or other development projects.

Ability to produce clear, concise and technically robust reports.

Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.

Understanding of project management principles, including financial control, programme management and reporting.

Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior colleagues.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Software Skills

Experience with the following software would be advantageous:

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Revit

LSS

ProjectWise

Qualifications and Professional Membership

Landscape Institute-accredited degree, diploma or masters qualification in Landscape Architecture.

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).

Full UK driving licence, with the ability to undertake site visits as required.

Whats on Offer?

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and major development projects.

Involvement in the growing renewable energy and energy transition sectors.

A collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary working environment.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Opportunities for professional development, mentoring and career progression.

The chance to contribute to sustainable projects that create lasting benefits for communities and the environment.