Senior or Associate Landscape Planner

EDLA - Landscape Architects; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture studio in Canterbury is seeking a Senior or Associate Landscape Planner. The role offers flexibility to work remotely or from the studio. The ideal candidate will have strong LVIA experience and expertise in complex planning contexts, particularly for sensitive landscapes. The position includes competitive salary, training budget, and additional benefits like holiday perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Private dental care

£1,500 annual training budget

Landscape Institute membership fees covered

Qualifications

• Significant experience in LVIA and landscape planning.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Based in the South-East or able to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver LVIA and landscape planning assessments.
• Prepare written representations and Expert Witness reports.
• Advise on planning strategy for sensitive sites.

Skills

LVIA experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Green Belt policy

Expert Witness experience

Job description

Job Title: Senior or Associate Landscape Planner

Location:Remote or Canterbury (flexible)

Job Type:Full-time or part-time

Salary:Competitive, based on experience

Design with purpose. Shape landscapes that connect people to nature.

At EDLA, we design places that bring people closer to the natural world. We’re an award-winning landscape architecture studio based in Canterbury, known for thoughtful, people-first design across the south-east. Our work ranges from Millwall FC’s training ground to rooftop gardens in London, new parks, play spaces, and a surfing lagoon at Betteshanger Park.

We are looking for a Senior or Associate Landscape Planner with strong LVIA experience and the ability to support and advise on complex planning contexts, particularly for sensitive or designated landscapes including Green Belt sites. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from our Canterbury studio, and can be full-time or part-time.

You will:

• Lead and deliver LVIA and landscape planning assessments

• Prepare written representations and Expert Witness reports (written and/or oral)

• Advise on planning strategy for sensitive or constrained sites

• Collaborate with internal and external design teams

You will have:

• Significant experience in LVIA and landscape planning

• Strong working knowledge of Green Belt and rural policy

• Experience working with sensitive or designated landscapes

• Expert Witness experience (preferred)

• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills

• Based in the South-East or able to travel for site visits

What it’s like to work with us

We’re a small, collaborative team who care deeply about design quality, nature, and people. We support flexible working, shared learning, and a good work-life balance.

Everyone contributes across the studio and we value openness, initiative, and a willingness to learn together.

We actively support each person’s growth within the business. Every team member has access to an individual training budget, and we cover the cost of professional memberships and chartership fees (including Landscape Institute membership and accreditation routes).

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off

• Additional day’s holiday per year after two years’ service (up to five extra days)

• £1,500 annual training budget

• Landscape Institute membership and chartership fees covered

• Private dental care

• Two Charity Days per year

To apply:

Send a CV and portfolio (under 10MB, max 20 pages) to [e-mail]

Applications close: 25 August 2025