Overview

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is looking to appoint a Senior Landscape Planner based out of their Manchester office. This role can be based on a hybrid working arrangement and is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage landscape planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
• Prepare LVA/LVIAs, feasibility studies, landscape strategies, and input into EIAs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, identifying opportunities for new business and supporting proposals.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff, providing guidance and technical oversight to support their professional growth.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including ecologists, planners, and engineers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to assess landscapes and gather data for analysis and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
• Proven experience in landscape planning, including LVA/LVIAs, and landscape design strategies.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite).
• A good understanding of UK planning policy and legislation related to landscape and environmental planning.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on relevant experience.
• Pension contribution.
• Flexible benefits.
• Cycle to work scheme.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.