Technical Director or Landscape Architecture (LVIA Specialist)

Allen & York Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks a Technical Director specializing in Landscape Architecture to lead a growing landscape planning service. This role involves collaboration on diverse projects like renewable energy and infrastructure while nurturing a positive team culture. The ideal candidate will excel in advising LVIAs, mentoring peers, and possess a deep understanding of UK planning policies.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Positive working culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GLVIA3 and UK planning policy.
• Experience in leading landscape planning services.
• Ability to mentor and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs).
• Engage in project management and client interactions.
• Grow the landscape planning team.

Skills

Collaboration

Sustainable design

Technical proficiency

Graphic proficiency

Job description

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.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, has a commitment to sustainable design, and enjoys mentoring others while managing their own challenging workload. You'll bring a strong understanding of GLVIA3 and UK planning policy, alongside technical and graphic proficiency in relevant software.

In return, you'll join a friendly and forward-thinking consultancy that values integrity, collaboration and community. You'll benefit from flexible working, professional development, and a positive working culture where your expertise will help drive real environmental progress. Whether you're based in London, Bristol, Warrington, Leeds or Brighton, this is a rare chance to help lead an ambitious and values-driven practice at an exciting stage of its journey.

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.