Associate Director/Technical Director/Director (Landscape Planning)

Overview

Senior Chartered Landscape Architect role within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy. You lead landscape planning projects, shape service direction, and build client relationships across development sectors. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and business development in a flexible hybrid setup. You will influence strategy while mentoring teams and contributing to growth of the landscape planning service. A meaningful opportunity to shape integrated solutions in a collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage landscape planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget delivery.
• Provide senior technical advice and strategic input across development projects.
• Prepare and review landscape planning reports (e.g., LVIA, Landscape Character Assessments).
• Lead planning submissions, site promotion documents and design statements.
• Direct production of landscape strategies, masterplans and illustrative design information.
• Offer expert guidance on planning policy, legislation, design codes and best practices.
• Maintain and develop technical standards, methodologies and templates.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership within the landscape team and across the business.
• Support strategic development of the landscape planning team, including growth opportunities and capability development.
• Oversee financial management of projects, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing and resource planning.
• Prepare fee proposals, bids and tenders in collaboration with colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted technical adviser.
• Contribute to business development and portfolio growth, engaging with current and prospective clients.
• Represent the consultancy at planning appeals, inquiries and public consultations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, external consultants and clients to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Undertake site visits and fieldwork as required.
• Contribute to leadership and strategic development of the landscape planning team and the consultancy.

Key requirements

• Chartered Landscape Architect with substantial landscape planning experience
• Degree in Landscape Architecture (Bachelor, Diploma or Master) and Chartered status
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and landscape planning processes
• Experience preparing/reviewing landscape planning reports and assessments
• Experience leading inputs to major planning applications and strategic sites
• Understanding of legislation, planning policy, design codes and guidance
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Keyscape and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clients and teams
• Experience in project, financial and resource management
• Proven track record in winning work, bids and business development
• Mentoring and developing colleagues; collaborative team player

• leadership
• communication
• client relationship management
• AutoCAD
• Vectorworks
• Keyscape

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