Associate Landscape Planner

Role – Asscociate Landscape Architect/Planner

Location – Birmingham

Salary – £DOE

Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy with 14 offices across the UK is currently looking for an experienced Associate Landscape Architect with a strong and demonstrable focus on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). This role will be based from their central Birmingham studio and will involve leading LVIA strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and major infrastructure developments. You’ll be a key figure in shaping the landscape planning offer, providing technical leadership and quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of each project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Take ownership of the LVIA offering across the business, overseeing the delivery of high-quality assessments

* Lead the production and review of LVIA reports and associated visualisations

* Provide senior-level input and advice to clients, planners, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle

* Undertake site visits and fieldwork to assess landscape and visual characteristics and inform strategic project direction

* Oversee the preparation of 3D models, photomontages, and other visual outputs to support assessments

* Support fee proposals, resourcing, and project management responsibilities on LVIA commissions

* Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, promoting best practice in LVIA methodologies

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

* Degree in Landscape Architecture

* Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)

* Extensive experience in leading and delivering LVIA work, ideally in a consultancy setting

* Proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS platforms

* Strong understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and national infrastructure processes

* Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from early stages to delivery

* Confident communicator, capable of representing the practice at client meetings, hearings, and public consultations

WHAT'S ON OFFER

* Competitive Salary

* Annual Bonus Scheme

* Health Insurance

* Company Pension

* Generous Annual Leave

* Flexible Working

* CPD and Professional Development Support

* Life Insurance

* Paid Parental Leave

* Cycl...