Technical Director or Landscape Architecture (LVIA Specialist)

Allen & York Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Technical Director of Landscape Architecture to lead and develop a landscape planning service. The role involves conducting Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and advising on planning strategy for renewable energy projects. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of GLVIA3 and UK planning policy, along with software proficiency. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of landscape planning and environmental consultancy.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in delivering high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs).
• Advise on planning strategy for projects across renewable energy.
• Grow and develop the landscape planning team.
• Perform technical authorship, project management, and client engagement.
• Grow and develop the landscape planning team.

Skills

Strong understanding of GLVIA3 and UK planning policy

Technical and graphic proficiency in relevant software

Technical and graphic proficiency in relevant software

Job description

Overview

🚨🚨 Technical Director of Landscape Architecture (LVIA specialist) – London preferred, other locations available – £Competitive

Are you a passionate landscape planner looking to make your mark in a dynamic and growing environmental consultancy? This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional at Principal Consultant to Technical Director level to lead and develop a dedicated landscape planning service. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a variety of projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, and nature-positive development.

You'll be working at the heart of multidisciplinary teams, alongside EIA managers, technical specialists, and creative landscape designers. Day-to-day, you'll lead the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), advise on planning strategy, and contribute to the delivery of high-profile projects such as solar and wind farms, and biomethane facilities. Your responsibilities will span from technical authorship to project management and client engagement, with a clear remit to grow the landscape planning team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs).
• Advise on planning strategy for projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, and nature-positive development.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-profile projects such as solar and wind farms, and biomethane facilities.
• Perform technical authorship, project management, and client engagement tasks.
• Grow and develop the landscape planning team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GLVIA3 and UK planning policy.
• Technical and graphic proficiency in relevant software.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let\'s help build a better world, together.