Associate Landscape Planner
Manchester | Hybrid Working
A highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy is continuing to expand its Landscape Planning team in Manchester and is looking for an Associate Landscape Planner to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Associate Landscape Planner looking to take on a strategic, client-facing role within a business known for delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure, energy and regeneration projects.
The practice has an outstanding reputation across the built environment sector, with a diverse portfolio spanning major energy schemes, strategic infrastructure, urban regeneration, mixed-use development and large-scale masterplanning projects. They offer a genuinely collaborative environment where landscape planners work closely alongside urban designers, landscape architects, planners and environmental specialists on complex, high-profile schemes across the UK.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery with client engagement, team leadership and wider business involvement. You’ll play a key role in leading LVIA and EIA workstreams, advising clients at a strategic level and helping to drive the continued growth of the Manchester team.
Key responsibilities:
* Leading Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) for major development and infrastructure projects
* Managing landscape inputs into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
* Providing strategic planning and landscape advice to clients across the energy and built environment sectors
* Acting as a key client contact and developing long-term relationships
* Leading multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing project delivery
* Managing programmes, budgets and resource allocation
* Mentoring and supporting junior team members
* Supporting business development activities, bids and client presentations
* Contributing to the ongoing growth and direction of the Landscape Planning team
About You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
* Significant UK experience within landscape planning and LVIA
* Strong knowledge of EIA processes and planning policy
* Experience working across infrastructure, energy and built environment projects
* A confident and professional approach to client management
* Proven team leadership and mentoring experience
* Excellent report writing and communication skills
* Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body
* Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy with a strong pipeline of nationally significant projects and a clear commitment to professional development and progression. The business offers a flexible hybrid working environment, a collaborative culture and the chance to play a genuinely influential role within a growing team at an Associate Landscape Planner level.
For more information, reach out to Ethan Williams on 02079602589 or click apply.