Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid working available) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Benefits: Annual bonus, 36 days annual leave, pension scheme, private health insurance About the Company With a reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes, the team provides a comprehensive place-shaping service including landscape design, LVIA, masterplanning, urban design, town planning, and sustainability consulting. This role is ideal for a professional seeking hands-on experience in the UK landscape planning sector while gaining exposure to a wide variety of complementary disciplines. The organisation fosters a supportive and positive work culture with structured opportunities for career progression, mentoring, and professional development. About the Role The role is well-suited to someone looking to deepen their experience in both design and planning, supporting projects from inception through to delivery. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-skilled team and have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of development and landscape projects. The successful applicant will: Be a qualified Landscape Architect (or on the Pathway to Chartership) Have experience or strong interest in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), strategic masterplanning, landscape capacity studies, and design for planning Work on all stages of development, producing high-quality documentation and supporting planning applications Key Responsibilities: Produce and coordinate technical drawings, reports, and landscape planning documents across various project phases Prepare LVIA and supporting reports to aid planning applications Contribute to feasibility studies, design strategies, and masterplans Support the coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Liaise with planning authorities and stakeholders to support project delivery Assist with project management and coordination tasks, including policy research and documentation preparation Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Required Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Landscape Architecture Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute or working towards it (Pathway to Chartership) Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills Strong design and graphic presentation skills using: VectorWorks (preferred) or AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite SketchUp Microsoft Office 365 Preferred Experience: Proven experience delivering work for LVIAs and planning applications Ability to integrate climate resilience and placemaking principles into design Knowledge of the planning process and strategic development projects in the UK Experience supporting bids, proposals, and client-facing documentation Working Culture & Benefits: Blended flexible working approach (home/office/client-site balance) Collaborative and inclusive team environment Structured development and mentoring support Focus on employee wellbeing and individual strengths Equal Opportunities The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of background, identity, or ability. Flexible working arrangements are supported to reflect personal and project needs.