Principal Landscape Architect/Planner - Birmingham
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Role – Principal Landscape Architect
Location – Birmingham
Salary – £DOE
Location – Birmingham
Salary – £DOE
Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy with 14 offices across the UK is currently looking for an experienced Principal Landscape Architect with a strong and demonstrable focus on Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA). This role will be based from their central Birmingham studio and will involve leading LVIA strategy and delivery across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and major infrastructure developments. You’ll be a key figure in shaping the landscape planning offer, providing technical leadership and quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of each project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take ownership of the LVIA offering across the business, overseeing the delivery of high-quality assessments
- Lead the production and review of LVIA reports and associated visualisations
- Provide senior-level input and advice to clients, planners, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Undertake site visits and fieldwork to assess landscape and visual characteristics and inform strategic project direction
- Oversee the preparation of 3D models, photomontages, and other visual outputs to support assessments
- Support fee proposals, resourcing, and project management responsibilities on LVIA commissions
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, promoting best practice in LVIA methodologies
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Landscape Architecture
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
- Extensive experience in leading and delivering LVIA work, ideally in a consultancy setting
- Proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS platforms
- Strong understanding of landscape planning policy, environmental legislation, and national infrastructure processes
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from early stages to delivery
- Confident communicator, capable of representing the practice at client meetings, hearings, and public consultations
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Health Insurance
- Company Pension
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- CPD and Professional Development Support
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellness Initiatives
- Regular Team and Social Events
THE NEXT STEP
If you are interested in this role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510919594 to find out what else may be out there.
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- Location:
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £150,000 - £200,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology
