Job Advertisement: Associate Landscape Architect
Overview
We are working on behalf of a well-established, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy to appoint an Associate Landscape Architect for their growing team in Leeds.
This exciting opportunity is within a landscape planning-focused team that delivers a diverse range of projects across both urban and rural environments. The role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, client engagement, and strategic input, with genuine scope to influence projects and contribute to the wider business.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Landscape Architect, you will:
- Lead landscape planning inputs across a varied portfolio of projects.
- Manage and review landscape reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Prepare and oversee Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVAs), Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) inputs, and provide strategic landscape advice.
- Shape development proposals with landscape considerations at the forefront.
- Collaborate with in-house ecology, green-blue infrastructure, and arboriculture teams.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources across multiple projects.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local planning authorities (LPAs), and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to service development and business initiatives beyond project delivery.
Qualifications
We are seeking experienced landscape professionals who are confident in leading projects, managing clients, and working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment. The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
- Approximately six years of experience in landscape planning or consultancy.
- Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or be working towards it.
- Strong experience in delivering LVAs, LVIAs, and EIA-related work.
- A sound understanding of UK planning policy and legislative frameworks.
- Excellent written, verbal, and report management skills.
- Proven ability to manage projects on time and within budget.
- Experience working with clients, statutory bodies, and local planning authorities.
- A track record of supporting work-winning or business development.
- A full UK driving licence.
Experience in providing expert witness support or mentoring colleagues would be advantageous but is not essential.
Day-to-Day
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the delivery of high-quality landscape planning reports.
- Engaging with clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
- Shaping development proposals with landscape planning at the forefront.
- Conducting feasibility studies, LVAs, LVIAs, EIAs, and strategic landscape proposals.
- Collaborating with in-house teams, including ecology, green-blue infrastructure, and arboriculture specialists.
- Managing multiple projects and ensuring effective coordination with stakeholders.
- Contributing to the development of the consultancy’s services and business initiatives.
Benefits
- Associate-level position within a growing and dynamic consultancy.
- Opportunity to lead high-quality landscape planning work across diverse projects.
- Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment.
- Scope to specialise or contribute beyond core project delivery.
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional development.
If you are an experienced and motivated landscape professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join a team where your expertise and leadership will make a real impact on both projects and the wider business.
