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Landscape Architect - Manchester or Newcastle - Up to £40,000 + Benefits
Join a planning-led consultancy with a growing landscape architecture team
Offices in both Manchester and Newcastle with hybrid working flexibility
Support strategic planning through robust landscape assessments and written work
Ideal for landscape professionals with strong reporting, assessment, and communication skills
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a well-established town planning consultancy with a dedicated landscape architecture team that plays a vital role in supporting development through evidence-based assessments and planning submissions. With a collaborative, professional environment and a varied national project portfolio, they are now seeking a Landscape Architect with excellent report writing skills to join their team in Manchester or Newcastle.
THE BENEFITS:
Up to £40,000 salary depending on experience
Flexible hybrid working with your choice of Manchester or Newcastle base
Support for professional development and CMLI chartership
Annual bonus scheme
Friendly, knowledge-sharing culture across planning and landscape teams
Regular team events and CPD sessions
THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ROLE:
This is a key role supporting the planning process with high-quality written outputs, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA), Landscape Appraisals, Design and Access Statements, and supporting planning reports. You'll collaborate with planners, developers, and environmental consultants, ensuring landscape considerations are robustly represented in strategic planning decisions. While some design involvement may be required, this role is particularly suited to those with a passion for written analysis, policy understanding, and visual assessment.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Degree in Landscape Architecture with at least 2 years' professional experience in the UK
Proven ability to prepare and deliver LVIA, TVIA, and landscape-related planning documents
Strong written communication, analytical and research skills
Familiarity with the planning system and EIA process
Proficiency in Adobe Suite, MS Office, and GIS or mapping software (desirable)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Eligibility to work in the UK
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For further information, please call me on 07881 244 212. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Landscape Architect, LVIA, TVIA, Planning Reports, Landscape Assessment, Town Planning, Policy, Written Communication, Visual Assessment, Landscape Appraisal, Manchester, Newcastle, Hirecracker
