Senior Landscape Planner

Lead Careers; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Package

Free eye tests

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Training & accreditation support

Company socials

Job summary

Lead Careers seeks a Senior Landscape Planner in Birmingham to lead landscape and visual impact assessments and drive the design process within LVIA guidelines. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams to develop environmentally thoughtful masterplans.

You will manage projects, deliver creative solutions, and contribute to assessments of Green Belt and protected landscapes, with GIS experience considered a bonus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Strong background in landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA).
• Passion for context-driven masterplanning and design.
• Familiar with LVIA guidelines and methodologies.
• Knowledge of landscape character assessments, Green Belt and protected landscapes.
• Understanding of UK planning legislation and policies.
• Creative, collaborative approach to environmental considerations in design.
• Experience in project management and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in consultancy, leading assessments, and mentoring junior staff.
• GIS skills and expert witness experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on landscape and visual impact assessments, driving the design process.
• Collaborate with junior staff and across teams to develop masterplans.
• Manage projects and deliver creative, environmentally thoughtful solutions.
• Contribute to assessments of Green Belt and protected landscapes.

Skills

LVIA experience

Masterplanning

Team leadership

UK planning policy

GIS skills

Mentoring juniors

Project management

Consultancy experience

Expert witness (bonus)

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Chartered Member of Landscape Institute (CMLI)

Job description

Role - Senior Landscape Planner

Location - Birmingham

Salary - £42 - £50K

THE COMPANY

A leading independent, employee-owned practice specialising in landscape architecture, urban design, and planning. With a team of over 170 people across over 8 offices they work a diverse range of projects, from masterplanning new developments and regenerating urban areas to designing sustainable infrastructure and supporting environmental initiatives.

THE ROLE

In this Senior Landscape Planner role, you'll take the lead on landscape and visual impact assessments, driving the design process while keeping things aligned with relevant guidelines. You'll work closely with junior staff, helping them grow, while also collaborating across teams to create environmentally thoughtful masterplans. Your role will involve managing projects, offering creative solutions, and contributing to assessments of Green Belt and protected landscapes. If you have GIS experience or are comfortable as an expert witness, that's a bonus, but it's more about your approach and teamwork.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Landscape Architecture
• A Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Strong background in landscape and visual impact assessments
• Passion for context-driven masterplanning and design
• Familiar with LVIA guidelines and relevant landscape assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of landscape character assessments, Green Belt, and protected landscape evaluations
• Understanding of UK planning legislation and policies
• Creative, collaborative approach to environmental considerations in design
• Experience in project management and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in consultancy, leading assessments, and mentoring junior staff
• GIS skills and expert witness experience a plus

ON OFFER

• Generous salary and benefits package
• Profit Share
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package
• Free eye tests
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Company Socials
• Opportunities for progression, training, and professional accreditation support
• Flexible Working

All applications for this Senior Landscape Planner role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston. You will not be added to any mailing lists and rest assured your details would NOT be passed on to anyone without your prior authorisation.