Principal Landscape Architect job in Edinburgh, Scotland
Join a consultancy with an ambitious 3-year growth plan and a robust project pipeline across residential, renewable energy, and community sectors.
This is an Edinburgh based role that offers up to £50k, up to 37 days total holiday, profit-related bonus scheme, 7% employer pension contribution, and the chance to shape meaningful projects in a team-driven, innovative environment.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Lead and deliver Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIAs), and related strategic planning workstreams.
2. Develop mitigation strategies and landscape statements to support planning applications and environmental assessment.
3. Apply innovative landscape techniques to create sustainable, high-quality development.
4. Work on sensitive sites, often providing expert input for appeal cases and public inquiries.
5. Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure project goals are met effectively.
6. Contribute to strategic decision-making, providing honest, professional advice that aligns with sustainable development goals.
7. Manage projects effectively, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.
Required Skills & Experience
1. Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture.
2. Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
3. Proven track record in delivering LVIAs, feasibility studies, landscape planning, and mitigation strategies.
4. Strong technical report writing skills with attention to detail and the ability to deliver bespoke landscape analysis.
5. Experience working within the energy sector is highly desirable.
6. Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
7. Proactive, strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to support diverse client requirements.
What you get back
1. Up to £50,000.
2. Profit Related Bonus Scheme.
3. Private healthcare.
4. Life assurance.
5. 7% employer pension contribution.
6. Payment of professional fees.
7. Hybrid working - 2 days remote working offered per week.
8. Additional Christmas leave.
9. Regular staff social events.
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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