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: * Lead and deliver landscape planning projects including appraisals, character assessments, capacity studies, and LVIA/EIA. * Prepare high-quality, context-driven landscape assessments to inform planning applications and design strategies. * Collaborate with a diverse internal team including planners, urban designers, ecologists, and arboriculturists, as well as liaise directly with clients and external consultants. * Support project delivery at all stages, from feasibility through to planning and appeal. * Assist with or lead client liaison, project management, and business development initiatives. * Contribute to mentoring junior team members and shaping internal best practices in landscape planning. * Optionally participate in expert witness work or develop this skillset as part of professional development. Requirements: * Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) * Strong expertise in landscape planning and assessment * Excellent written and analytical skills * Sound understanding of the UK planning system and its relationship to landscape issues * Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative working * Ability to manage clients and projects with confidence * Familiarity with the full planning and design process * Valid UK driving licence * Right to work in the UK Desirable Attributes: * Experience or interest in acting as an expert witness * Strong business development acumen and leadership aspirations * A flexible, proactive, and context-sensitive design mindset * Capability to contribute across a wide range of sectors including residential, renewable energy, education, public realm, and urban greening Benefits & Culture: * Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days in the office * Inclusive and supportive working culture across multiple offices * Competitive leave package starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, with staged increases * Annual profit share scheme and auto-enrolment pension * Cycle to Work scheme and CPD programme * Payment of professional memberships * Clear progression pathway with early opportunities for advancement * Sustainability-driven practice values and objectives integrated into all workstreams