Role – Asscociate Landscape Architect/Planner – Birmingham – Salary – £DOE
Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy with 14 offices across the UK is currently looking for an experienced Associate Landscape Architect with a strong and demonstrable focus on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). This role will be based from their central Birmingham studio and will involve leading LVIA strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and major infrastructure developments. You’ll be a key figure in shaping the landscape planning offer, providing technical leadership and quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of each project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take ownership of the LVIA offering across the business, overseeing the delivery of high-quality assessments
* Lead the production and review of LVIA reports and associated visualisations
* Provide senior‑level input and advice to clients, planners, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle
* Undertake site visits and fieldwork to assess landscape and visual characteristics and inform strategic project direction
* Oversee the preparation of 3D models, photomontages, and other visual outputs to support assessments
* Support fee proposals, resourcing, and project management responsibilities on LVIA commissions
* Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level staff, promoting best practice in LVIA methodologies
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in Landscape Architecture
* Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
* Extensive experience in leading and delivering LVIA work, ideally in a consultancy setting
* Proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS platforms
* Strong understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and national infrastructure processes
* Proven track record of managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects from early stages to delivery
* Confident communicator, capable of representing the practice at client meetings, hearings, and public consultations
WHAT'S ON OFFER
* Competitive Salary
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* Health Insurance
* Company Pension
* Generous Annual Leave
* Flexible Working
* CPD and Professional Development Support
* Life Insurance
* Paid Parental Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Wellness Initiatives
* Regular Team and Social Events
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