Senior Landscape Architect – Water & Sustainability Leader

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Group pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior or Principal Landscape Architect or Planner to lead landscape planning and design across a varied portfolio, primarily in the Water sector. You will deliver projects from early concepts through to construction, shaping sustainable infrastructure across the UK.

You’ll work across disciplines, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our Landscape Architecture team, with a collaborative, chartered-practice environment that values innovation and

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape design from concept to construction.
• Understanding of UK environmental planning and EIA regulations.
• Experience preparing LVIAs and landscape appraisals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape planning and design inputs across projects from early concepts through to construction.
• Contribute to nationally significant infrastructure schemes and environmental projects that support sustainability, biodiversity and climate resilience.
• Undertake landscape and visual surveys, site assessments and fieldwork across the UK.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, design documentation, fee proposals and project deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage discipline-specific tasks, ensuring work is delivered to the required quality, programme and budget.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping others develop their skills.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the team and influence its direction and capabilities.

Skills

Landscape design

RIBA Stages 2-4

UK environmental planning

LVIAs

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Professional judgement

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member (L.I.)

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior or Principal Landscape Architect or Planner to lead landscape planning and design across a varied portfolio, primarily in the Water sector. You will deliver projects from early concepts through to construction, shaping sustainable infrastructure across the UK.

You’ll work across disciplines, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our Landscape Architecture team, with a collaborative, chartered-practice environment that values innovation and