Job Description
Principal Landscape Architect Job in Cambridge
Principal Landscape Architect job joining a leading UK design and planning consultancy in either their Manchester, Cambridge, Peterborough or Glasgow office. With a growing portfolio of major infrastructure, energy, and regeneration projects, you'll be supporting some of the most ambitious schemes in the country.
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking employee-owned business that empowers everyone to shape the company's future. With mentoring, flexibility, and a commitment to professional development, you'll be supported to grow both your expertise and your career.
Role & Responsibilities
* Lead and author Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs), including for NSIPs and EIA projects
* Contribute to strategic masterplanning with a strong environmental and contextual awareness
* Apply your knowledge of landscape character assessment, Green Belt, and designated landscape appraisals
* Manage projects and mentor junior team members
* Work closely within multi-disciplinary teams across planning, design and environment.
Required Skills & Experience
* A degree in Landscape Architecture and CMLI chartership
* Solid experience in consultancy environments and project delivery
* Deep understanding of relevant policy and guidance: GLVIA3, TGN on RVAAs and landscape value
* Strong reporting, writing, and project leadership skills
* GIS skills are desirable, but not essential
* Passion for collaborative, context-led design and planning
* Experience of acting as expert witness at public inquiries, hearings and appeals is also desirable.
What you get back
* £45,000 - £65,000
* Bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* CPD and mentoring support
* Employee-owned business.
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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