Landscape Planner

Morson Edge are working with a leading independent landscape architecture and planning consultancy to recruit an Experienced Landscape Planner to join their growing team based in either Manchester or Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Landscape Planner to take on a key role within an established landscape planning team, working across a diverse portfolio of nationally significant projects. The successful candidate will play an integral part in delivering complex planning and environmental assessments while helping to shape the continued growth of the landscape planning discipline.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to projects spanning energy, infrastructure, residential, public sector and environmentally sensitive landscapes, with excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Opportunity

This role is suited to an experienced Landscape Planner who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building client relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.

You will be involved in all aspects of landscape planning, delivering high-quality technical assessments and planning advice while working closely with clients, planning authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver landscape planning projects across a range of sectors
Prepare Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)
Produce Landscape Character Assessments, Townscape Assessments and Landscape Capacity & Sensitivity Studies
Develop mitigation and landscape enhancement strategies
Provide planning and environmental advice throughout the project lifecycle
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Mentor and support junior members of the team
Work collaboratively with landscape architects, planners and environmental specialists
Contribute to business development and continued team growth

Essential Skills & Experience

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
Minimum of 5 years' professional experience within landscape planning (10+ years desirable)
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Proven experience producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)
Excellent technical report writing and analytical skills
Experience managing projects and working directly with clients
Strong communication and presentation skills
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

Experience working on major infrastructure or energy projects
Team leadership or mentoring experience
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) experience
Experience working across both urban and rural developments

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working (typically 2 days working from home)
Flexible working hours
Structured career progression with genuine opportunities for advancement
Paid professional membership
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Volunteering day
Regular social events and collaborative team culture
If you are a Chartered Landscape Planner looking to join a highly regarded consultancy offering varied, high-profile projects and excellent long-term career prospects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and portfolio or contact Jonah Peto at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed