Senior / Associate Landscape Planner (Lead Role)
Location: Leeds / Manchester (flexible across North)
Salary: £65k–£75k+ DOE
Type: Full time
Flexible hybride working considered
About the company
A well established, design led landscape architecture studio with a strong presence across the North. The practice operates under an employee ownership model and has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful, high quality work across planning, design and strategic landscape projects.
They are now looking to strengthen their landscape planning offer, with a clear ambition to grow and formalise their LVIA and TVIA capability into a leading service.
About the role
This is a key strategic hire for the business.
You will lead and grow the landscape planning function, taking ownership of LVIA and TVIA workstreams while helping shape the direction of the service. The role combines technical delivery, team development and business growth, with a clear pathway into senior leadership.
You will be working across a range of projects including regeneration, strategic land and major infrastructure, collaborating closely with design teams and external stakeholders.
About the role (day to day)
Lead delivery of LVIA, TVIA and wider landscape planning work
Oversee EIA chapters and technical reporting
Develop and refine internal methodologies, QA processes and standards
Work closely with design teams to integrate planning and landscape design
Support and mentor junior team members
Build and maintain client relationships across planning, architecture and development
Contribute to business development and future growth of the team
About you
Chartered Landscape Architect or working towards chartership
Strong experience delivering LVIA and TVIA in the UK
Solid understanding of GLVIA3 and planning policy
Confident leading projects and managing outputs
Strong written and visual communication skills
Comfortable in client facing situations and building relationships
Experience with GIS or similar tools
Why consider it
Clear opportunity to lead and shape a growing service
Progression into leadership with a defined succession plan
Employee owned business model
Strong pipeline of work across the North
Collaborative, design focused studio environment