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Overview

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Our award‑winning landscape architecture practice is growing, with teams in the UK and internationally, and is linked through a global network. The role is based in central Leeds or Sheffield / Birmingham and London, built for hybrid working. You will lead teams and projects, collaborate with an unrivalled community of experts, and support the professional development of others. A key focus is leading on landscape planning, including writing LVIA, to support Development Consent Orders (DCO) for major projects, ensuring good design is embedded from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Lead on landscape planning projects across the region, including policy development, strategy work, LVIA preparation, and DCO support.
• Lead on business development activities for landscape planning across the region.
• Support the professional development of team members and coach junior staff.
• Collaborate with urban design, ecology, town planning, digital technology, engineering, cost consulting and project management disciplines.
• Manage projects and fees, and build strong relationships with clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management; CMLI accreditation is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and how landscape work relates to it.
• Typically 10+ years of professional landscape architecture experience, with multi‑disciplinary team experience.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and project and commercial management skills; track record in client relationship management.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing budgets; strong report writing ability.
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS/Pro, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in sectors such as energy, commercial development, urban regeneration, residential, education, health, historic buildings and landscape planning strategy.

What We Offer

Arup offers an attractive total reward package, including competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and opportunities to have an impact through the work performed. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, with Profit Share as a key part of the reward. Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits to support individual needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provide accessible recruitment and workplaces. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com.

How to Apply

To understand what to expect next, please visit the Arup recruitment process page: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ and stay safe online—Arup will never ask for bank details as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: 07.09.2025.