Senior Landscape Planner - Gloucestershire

LEAD Careers

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 46,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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 recruiting a Senior Landscape Planner in Gloucestershire with a focus on LVIA leadership across residential, infrastructure and commercial projects. The role requires a degree in landscape architecture and CMLI designation, with strong AutoCAD, GIS and Adobe Suite skills.

You will lead LVIA processes, prepare reports, coordinate with planning teams and consultants, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality visuals and environmental analysis.

Qualifications

A degree in Landscape Architecture.
Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI).
Significant LVIA leadership experience.
Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, GIS.
Experience managing complex projects from inception to completion.
Strong understanding of landscape planning policy and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments.
Prepare and deliver LVIA reports.
Collaborate with planning teams, clients, and environmental consultants.
Conduct fieldwork and site visits to assess landscape and visual factors.
Assess impact of proposed developments and recommend mitigations.
Produce visualisations including 3D models and photomontages.
Mentor junior staff and guide LVIA methodologies and delivery.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

LVIA leadership

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

GIS

Project leadership

Policy knowledge

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

CMLI Chartered

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

GIS

Job description

Role – Senior Landscape Planner

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.

Location – Gloucestershire

Salary - £42 - £46K DOE

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

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