Careers

Senior/principal Landscape Planner

Remote - UK Wide

The Role

We are currently seeking a full-time* landscape planner to support our work advising clients on a wide range of projects. Our portfolio is varied and includes work at all scales, from strategic infrastructure right down to small scale commercial/residential development. Given current market conditions much of our present workload revolves around onshore renewables.

You can expect to be regularly involved in providing or contributing to:

  • Landscape and visual feasibility advice
  • Landscape/townscape and visual impact assessment
  • Landscape masterplanning and landscape mitigation/enhancement design
  • Landscape management plans
  • Expert witness support
  • Coordinating with sub-consultants, co-consultants and clients

All our work is UK based but our projects (and pipeline) have a wide geographic spread – including the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Site work and travel is integral to the role and flexibility to accommodate this is essential. While the role is delivery focussed, you may also contribute to fee proposals and tender documents. You will work directly with clients and wider project teams so you must be comfortable and confident representing yourself and the business.

Appointment level will reflect the experience, judgement and autonomy demonstrated by the successful candidate. Responsibilities will be proportionate to capability, with scope for the role to evolve over time as confidence and expertise develop.

 

*Although we are seeking a full-time team member, we would be happy to consider part-time working for the right candidate.

The Work Environment

We work fully remotely so the role requires a high level of self-discipline and motivation, although we communicate daily on Teams (video on!) and meet up regularly for team days and site work. It is generally expected that your usual place of work will be at home (although other arrangements, such as co-working, are open for discussion) – unless you are attending in person meetings, events or undertaking site work.

What we offer in return is the opportunity to be part of a small, interesting and agile business that offers something a bit different from the larger consultancies. Our typical terms include:

  • Competitive salary
  • 8% employer pension contribution, with optional additional employee contributions at a level that works for you
  • 37.5 flexible hours per week – we encourage our team to work their hours at times that work for them (subject to our Working Hours Policy)
  • 38 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Allowance for home office set up
  • Up to 2 professional memberships paid

Above all, we strive to be a good place to work, where people feel their contribution is valued, their rights are respected, and their work and relationships with colleagues, clients and fellow consultants are enjoyable.

We are committed to supporting the ongoing professional development of our team and recognise that this looks different for everyone. Development is tailored to the individual, with opportunities to broaden technical expertise, contribute to expert witness work and/or take on greater responsibility at your own pace, reflecting the capabilities you demonstrate in your work and your areas of interest.

Experience & Qualifications

If you think you would be a good fit for the role then we’d be happy to hear from you, regardless of your background. However, there are a few prerequisites that would make it difficult to fulfil the role without:

 

  • Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (or be very close to achieving chartership)
  • Excellent written English, report writing and visual communication
  • Knowledge of project management principles and a well organised approach to work
  • Working knowledge of QGIS and ArcGIS Pro – you don’t need to be a GIS expert but we use these software packages extensively for drawing and figure production
  • Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
  • Full UK driving licence

We use a variety of other software packages on a regular basis, including Adobe CC, TrueView Visuals and ReSoft Windfarm so if you have experience with any of these it would be of benefit – as would experience of producing visualisations with any software packages. We expect all applicants to be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office packages, and willing to develop their skills in the other software we use.

How to Apply

Please contact Mark or Mary and we can go from there.

 

No recruitment agencies please.