Senior Landscape Planner
An established, employee-owned consultancy is growing its Landscape Planning team and looking for experienced professionals to support a diverse portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure and development projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of landscape planning, shaping complex schemes across renewable energy (onshore and offshore wind, solar, BESS), carbon capture, data centres, urban regeneration, housing, and major transport and energy infrastructure.
You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where landscape considerations are embedded early — influencing strategy, masterplanning and design, not just assessment. The role offers exposure to high-profile multidisciplinary projects, a strong culture of mentoring, and a genuine commitment to professional development.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and author robust Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) and contribute to a broad range of landscape planning and assessment work
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Apply relevant methodologies and best practice guidance, including:
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Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (GLVIA3)
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Landscape Institute Technical Guidance Notes (including RVAA and landscape value assessment)
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Lead or contribute to landscape character assessments, Green Belt reviews, and appraisals of protected or designated landscapes
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Work closely within multidisciplinary teams alongside planners, ecologists, designers and engineers
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Provide mentorship and support to junior colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture
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Apply environmental and landscape knowledge creatively to inform masterplanning and design processes
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Support public inquiry work where required; experience acting as an expert witness is advantageous
Ideal Candidate
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Degree in Landscape Architecture and CMLI (or equivalent professional accreditation)
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Experience working in a consultancy or multidisciplinary planning/design environment
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Proven ability to lead or co-lead landscape planning workstreams
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Strong knowledge of UK legislation, planning policy and consenting regimes (including DCO, TCPA and related processes)
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Confident communicator with solid project management skills
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GIS skills desirable but not essential
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Experience participating in public consultations, hearings or appeals is an advantage
Additional Information
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Opportunities available across multiple UK studio locations, with hybrid working options
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100% employee-owned organisation with a strong collective ethos and inclusive structure
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Structured mentoring, training and clear routes for career progression
