Senior Landscape Planner - Bristol

LEAD Careers; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package

Profit Share

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Free eye tests

Generous holiday allowance

Company socials

Training & accreditation support

Flexible working

Job summary

LEAD Careers is seeking a Senior Landscape Planner for its Bristol office to lead landscape and visual impact assessments, drive design processes, and guide junior staff. The role emphasizes sustainable masterplanning and collaboration across teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to Green Belt and protected landscape assessments, work within LVIA guidelines, and bring GIS experience; expert witness capability is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture is required.
• CMLI ( Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute) is preferred.
• Experience with landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape and visual impact assessments and drive the design process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop context-driven masterplans.
• Manage projects and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to assessments of Green Belt and protected landscapes.

Skills

Degree in Landscape Architecture

CMLI

Landscape and visual impact assess.

Masterplanning

LVIA guidelines

Green Belt knowledge

UK planning legislation

Team collaboration

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

GIS skills

Expert witness experience

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

GIS

Job description

Role – Senior Landscape Planner

Location – Bristol

Salary - £DOE

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