Role
Senior / Associate Landscape Planner (Lead Role)
Location: Leeds / Manchester (flexible across North)
Type: Full time
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.
Day to day responsibilities
* 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
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