Senior Landscape Planner

Lead Careers; Derby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellness Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Workplace Pension

Company Social Events

Job summary

Lead Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Planner in Derbyshire to lead LVIA processes for residential, infrastructure and commercial projects. Strong LVIA leadership and policy knowledge are essential, with seniority to oversee fieldwork, reporting and visualisation deliverables.

The role offers a competitive package with bonus, pension, health insurance and flexible hours. A Chartered Landscape Architect and proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS and Adobe Suite are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• CMLI chartered status preferred.
• Proven LVIA project leadership experience.
• Strong AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and GIS skills.
• Knowledge of landscape planning policy and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage LVIA projects across multiple schemes.
• Prepare and deliver LVIA reports.
• Collaborate with planning teams, clients and environmental consultants.
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits to assess landscape and visual factors.
• Provide LVIA guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee production of visualisations (3D models, photomontages).
• Mentor junior staff on LVIA methodologies.

Skills

LVIA leadership

Project management

Policy & environmental legislation

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

GIS

Job description

Role - Senior Landscape Planner

Location - Derbyshire

Salary - £42 - £46K DOE

We are looking for an experienced and Senior Landscape Architect with a predominant focus on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). This role will primarily involve leading the LVIA process across a variety of projects, including residential, infrastructure, and commercial developments. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of landscape planning and environmental assessments and will be responsible for ensuring that projects meet both visual and environmental quality standards.

Our client is multidisciplinary practice with 14 offices across the UK. They specialise in planning, design, land, and property, offering expert advice at every step of the process. Whether it's navigating complex regulations or designing smart spaces, they work with clients to make projects run smoothly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments
• Prepare and deliver LVIA reports
• Work closely with planning teams, clients, and environmental consultants
• Conduct fieldwork and site visits to assess landscape and visual factors, and evaluate the impact of proposed developments
• Provide expert advice on LVIA matters throughout the project lifecycle, from design and planning stages to post-construction
• Manage the production of visualisations, including 3D models, photomontages, and graphics to support the LVIA process
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and provide guidance on LVIA methodologies and project delivery

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Landscape Architecture
• Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI)
• Significant experience in leading LVIA projects
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, GIS, and other relevant software
• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects from inception to completion
• Excellent understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and sustainable design principles

ON OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working Hours
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Workplace Pension
• Company Social Events