Principal Landscape Architect Job in Manchester

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
100% employee-owned business.

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Principal Landscape Architect Job in Manchester - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Daniel Pearce Job Ref: 15176) #LI-Hybrid