Associate (Landscape Planner) - Hiring Now We shape spaces for the better Lanpro is a forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy which provides exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the UK, underpinned by regional knowledge, service-specific expertise, and strong client relationships. We are looking for a Associate or Senior Landscape Planner to join the Lanpro Design team in supporting some of our largest projects. We've got a strong, passionate team driven to deliver excellence in everything we do. In doing so, we've built up a large delivery of Development Consent Order projects (Nationally Significant Infrastructure in Solar) having recently delivering approval for the largest consented solar farm in the UK. We are looking for candidates who are ready to join an exciting journey but willing to get involved in key projects building up good strong client relationships and instilling high standards of work. The day to day will include: Authoring LVIAs as appraisals and ES chapters; Working on large-scale infrastructure projects through the Development Consent Order process; Landscape and Townscape Character Assessments; Preparing and managing the production of graphics and visualisations; Designing mitigation and enhancement schemes; and Preparing fee proposals and methodologies. Supporting clients with strong communication and approach The candidate should have an interest in and may be experienced in: Providing expert witness services; Public and stakeholder consultation; and Green infrastructure and strategic design. Ideally we are looking for someone with: Good level of consultancy experience in a landscape planning role with a strong understanding of planning policy and process Experience of working on NSIP DCO Projects (desirable) Strong key account management experience working on large scale projects Confidence in undertaking site surveys and LVIA / TVIA assessments Excellent report writing skills and ability to provide quality assurance for the team Experience of authoring EIA Chapters Self-motivated with an organised approach to managing workload Strong capabilities in Project Management Our offering: As a result, we offer a very competitive salary for the right candidate, and this is supported by a market leading people benefit package including: Company Growth Bonus Scheme Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement Hybrid Flexible Working Environment Private Medical Insurance Defined TOIL arrangement Discounts and perks (Amazon Prime, Free tickets with Odeon or VUE, Itsu, plus more) Vitality Healthcare BUPA Cash Plan Benefit Enhanced Company Pension Death in Service cover (4x salary), Professional Body Membership Cover, Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice) Protected CPD and personal development investment opportunities plus much more