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