Job Description
Associate & Principal Landscape Architects – Planning Focus (Multiple Roles)
Salary: Principal 50,000 – 60,000 Associate 60,000 – 70,000 + 5k car allowance
Location: Edinburgh
Sector: Landscape Architecture / Planning
We are partnering with a nationally recognised consultancy to recruit several Associate and Principal Landscape Architects with a strong planning bias. With offices across the UK and a diverse project pipeline, from local developments to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering landscape-led solutions on major schemes.
If you are experienced in LVIA/TVIA, passionate about planning, and looking for progression within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead and support landscape planning projects, including LVIA, TVIA and environmental impact assessments.
– Carry out site surveys, field analysis, and prepare high-quality reports and technical documentation.
– Act as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthening relationships and delivering clear, confident communication.
– Mentor and guide junior team members, contributing to team development and technical excellence.
– Manage project budgets, programmes, deliverables, and contribute to efficient project delivery.
– Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve environmental, social, and design outcomes.
Experience & Skills Required:
– Strong experience in landscape planning, LVIA/TVIA, and environmental impact assessment.
– Excellent understanding of the UK planning system.
– Proven project management capability, including financial and programme oversight.
– Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred, GIS/Revit/ProjectWise experience beneficial.
– Confident communicator with experience leading meetings, workshops, and client discussions.
Qualifications:
– Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI).
– Landscape Institute accredited Bachelors, Diploma, or Masters degree.
– Full UK driving licence.
How to Apply: To be considered, please email your CV and portfolio to Sadie Nixon at (url removed), or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
