Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner

Consulting & Corporate Strategy
Glasgow
March 13, 2025
£35000 - £35000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview:
A dynamic and growing landscape and environmental consultancy is seeking a Landscape Architect / Landscape Planner to join its team. This role focuses on renewable energy projects, pumped storage, and electricity transmission infrastructure supporting the transition to net zero. The successful candidate will play a key role in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and provide landscape architectural support across various projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site visits, landscape and visual surveys, and photography.

  • Undertake background data collection and baseline studies.

  • Prepare figures, visuals, and presentation materials in multiple formats.

  • Contribute to written inputs, including LVIA chapters and technical appendices.

  • Collaborate with environmental disciplines, including in-house EIA Coordinators.

  • Participate in internal and external meetings.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Degree / Master’s in Landscape Architecture or related field).

  • Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.

  • Experience in feasibility studies, optioneering, and LVIA work.

  • Basic understanding of the UK planning system, planning guidance, and landscape planning processes.

  • Detail-oriented and well-organised.

  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

  • Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work under tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute.

  • Proficiency in graphic software (AutoCAD and ArcGIS experience preferred; other graphic software knowledge is beneficial).

  • Interest in renewable energy and grid sectors.

  • Full, clean driver’s licence preferred due to potential travel requirements.

  • Appreciation of the outdoors is advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working environment.

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus.

  • Paid overtime.

  • Competitive pension scheme.

  • Payment of professional subscriptions.

  • CPD support.

  • Modern city-centre office facilities with access to public transport.

  • Additional leave based on length of service.

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