Associate Landscape Planner (Renewable Energy)

Job Title: Associate Landscape Planner (Renewable Energy)
Salary: 50,000 to 75,000+ (dependent on experience)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

(Please note - for the right candidate, we can also consider offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London and Oxford)

Type: Permanent/ Hybrid - 2 days per week min in office

Our client is looking for an Associate Landscape Planner to play an integral role in their landscape team. You'll be leading landscape planning elements of projects across all development stages, mentoring junior team members, and working closely with clients and stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a range of projects that shape sustainable environments.

Our client is a leading design, engineering, and consultancy firm with a strong landscape specialism. Operating across multiple UK offices, they promote a flexible working culture and are committed to creating sustainable places where people and nature thrive.

• Lead and deliver landscape planning packages across all project stages
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder consultations
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with the wider landscape team
• Ensure high-quality and technically robust project delivery
• Contribute to business development, fee proposals, and tender submissions
• Utilise digital tools for landscape design, assessment, and delivery
• Conduct site visits and provide technical photography
• Prepare written and graphic materials, including landscape and visual evidence

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
• Experience in landscape planning, particularly within the renewable energy sector
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage workloads independently and lead teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite
• A strong understanding of environmental, design, and engineering disciplines

• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• Leadership guided by strong values and principles
• A welcoming and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities to collaborate with inspiring colleagues and clients
• Flexible working arrangements
• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

This role offers excellent career progression, exposure to high-profile projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact in shaping sustainable landscapes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.