Vacancy No VN4699 Employment Type Permanent Contract Type Full-Time Advert SLR is looking for experienced landscape planning professionals to join our team primarily as landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA) specialists. We have excellent opportunities across a range of seniorities and areas of interest, from renewable energy on land and sea to townscape and visual impact in urban and rural areas. So if you have direct landscape planning experience in relation to various aspects of assessment and are excited by the opportunity to become a subject matter expert within an award-winning and inclusive team please do submit an application outlining your talents in the area The role Depending on your level of experience and seniority, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and expertise, contributing to a wide range of interesting projects, from mixed-use and urban re-development to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and strategic housing promotion and development. Our approach to landscape planning includes strong emphasis on analysis and design to inform developments as part of an iterative design process, so there are also opportunities for creative input into schemes through landscape planning inputs and collaboration with the wider integrated design team of which you will play a key part. The role will sit within the Landscape, Design and Assessment Team, who are a group of multi disciplined professionals, covering Landscape Architecture, Masterplanning/Urban Design, Landscape Planning and Architecture, all of whom are passionate about the natural and built environment. The Landscape, Design and Assessment team is a significant part of, and influence within, SLR Consulting, enabling truly integrated design across the built and natural environment sector. For example, working with our SLR colleagues in transport and mobility, ecology, engineering, hydrology and natural capital allows us together to tackle some of society’s greatest challenges. If you want to make a difference, the opportunity exists within SLR. About you The focus of this position is primarily on LVIA related work, and we would consider applications from candidates with experience in this field for a senior position with a project management role, as well as applications for a landscape architect with passion to develop a career in LVIA and other assessment activities, for which we are able offer on the job training and mentoring by experienced staff. It is an excellent opportunity to further your career. You must have excellent English language, strong report writing skills, be eligible to live and work in the UK and have a driving licence. Our Landscape, Design and Assessment team has a strong market presence across the UK. As such, this is an exciting time to join us, and we can be flexible about which office you might wish to work in. About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,000 across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow. Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours. Job Description Key Responsibilities. Country United Kingdom Office Manchester