Job Title: Experienced Landscape Planner / Landscape Architect
Location: London, Bedford or Woodbridge (Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days/week)
Overview:
A respected and award-winning environmental planning and landscape consultancy is seeking an experienced Landscape Planner or Landscape Architect to join its multidisciplinary team. This senior-level role offers a strong focus on landscape planning and provides opportunities for involvement in design-led projects across various sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the landscape planning offer and contribute to the leadership and strategic growth of the practice.
Role & Responsibilities:
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Lead and deliver landscape planning projects including appraisals, character assessments, capacity studies, and LVIA/EIA.
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Prepare high-quality, context-driven landscape assessments to inform planning applications and design strategies.
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Collaborate with a diverse internal team including planners, urban designers, ecologists, and arboriculturists, as well as liaise directly with clients and external consultants.
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Support project delivery at all stages, from feasibility through to planning and appeal.
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Assist with or lead client liaison, project management, and business development initiatives.
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Contribute to mentoring junior team members and shaping internal best practices in landscape planning.
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Optionally participate in expert witness work or develop this skillset as part of professional development.
Requirements:
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Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
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Strong expertise in landscape planning and assessment
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Excellent written and analytical skills
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Sound understanding of the UK planning system and its relationship to landscape issues
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative working
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Ability to manage clients and projects with confidence
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Familiarity with the full planning and design process
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Valid UK driving licence
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Right to work in the UK
Desirable Attributes:
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Experience or interest in acting as an expert witness
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Strong business development acumen and leadership aspirations
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A flexible, proactive, and context-sensitive design mindset
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Capability to contribute across a wide range of sectors including residential, renewable energy, education, public realm, and urban greening
Benefits & Culture:
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Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days in the office
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Inclusive and supportive working culture across multiple offices
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Competitive leave package starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, with staged increases
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Annual profit share scheme and auto-enrolment pension
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Cycle to Work scheme and CPD programme
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Payment of professional memberships
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Clear progression pathway with early opportunities for advancement
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Sustainability-driven practice values and objectives integrated into all workstreams
