Senior Landscape Planner - Birmingham

LEAD Careers; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and benefits package

Profit Share

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pack

Free eye tests

Generous Holiday Allowance

Company Socials

Progression and accreditation support

Flexible Working

Job summary

LEAD Careers is seeking a Senior Landscape Planner in Birmingham to lead landscape and visual impact assessments and drive the design process. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver context‑driven masterplans and ensure alignment with planning guidelines.

The role offers opportunities to mentor junior staff, manage projects, and contribute to assessments of Green Belt and protected landscapes. GIS experience or expert witness credentials are a bonus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on LVIA and landscape assessments, guiding the design process.
• Collaborate across teams to create environmentally thoughtful masterplans.
• Manage projects and mentor junior staff to grow skills.
• Engage with stakeholders on Green Belt and protected landscapes.

Skills

GIS skills

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

LVIA experience

UK planning knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

CMLI member

Tools

ArcGIS

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.