Landscape Architect

Bennett and Game currently have the pleasure of representing an employee-owned, leading construction company, assisting with their search for an experienced Landscape Architect. Across their 5 offices, our client has built an outstanding reputation, specialising in energy infrastructure, working on a handful of waste, mineral, and commercial schemes.

Working on a UK-wide basis, the successful Landscape Architect will have the benefit of travelling with the position, hybrid/remote working, a competitive salary ranging up to £45,000, private healthcare, and extensive progression.

Landscape Architect Salary & Benefits

1. Competitive salary, ranging between £35,000 to £45,000
2. Hybrid/remote working
3. 5% employer's pension contribution, and 3% employee contribution
4. 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
5. Opportunity to buy extra annual leave
6. Company's Death in Service scheme (4 x annual salary)
7. Company's Health Cash Plan Scheme
8. Eye Care Scheme
9. Private Healthcare Scheme

Landscape Architect Job Overview

1. Undertake Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals and Assessments (LVIA) and Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) analysis, and prepare relevant reports for planning applications and Environmental Statement
2. Conduct site surveys and analysis work for Landscape Planning Projects - review of visual and landscape receptors
3. Prepare plans, illustrative materials, and graphic presentations to accompany reports and studies
4. Liaise directly with the internal team and clients and accurately interpret their instructions
5. Execute landscape design tasks (larger scale master planning / softworks / mitigation design, generally not detailed landscape / urban design)
6. Present design concepts to clients, planning officers, and other stakeholders
7. Assist in project management and coordination, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
8. Support the discharge of landscape linked planning conditions, e.g. the production of landscape management and maintenance plans

Landscape Architect Job Requirements

1. Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience carrying out LVIA's
2. Degree level qualification in Landscape Architecture or recognised equivalent
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
4. Ideally chartered status, CMLI membership
5. Experience working on LVIA projects with an interest in landscape planning
6. Full UK driver's license and access to personal transportation
7. Familiarity with GIS software, NBS, and planting design software