Landscape Planner

Salary/Rate:£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Edinburgh
County:City of Edinburgh
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -062025-83893_1752061569
Post Date:09. 07. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Simran Sidar
Simran Sidar
Consultant - Construction & Development

About the Role

We have a new opportunity for a talented Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner to join a multidisciplinary team working on large-scale residential and mixed-use master plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong design sensibility and a passion for strategic landscape planning to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

You'll be joining a collaborative consultancy with a strong reputation in planning, urban design, sustainability, and landscape. With training, support, and mentoring on offer, this is a great role for someone looking to further develop their expertise in LVIA, landscape-led master planning, and environmental assessments.

 

The role will involve:

  • Supporting the production of high-quality drawings, reports, and planning documentation
  • Contributing to LVIA, landscape capacity studies, and landscape planning strategies
  • Preparing and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Assisting with the development of design and planning outputs including feasibility studies, submissions and promotional material
  • Liaising with planning authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Working across multiple projects and supporting the delivery of work to deadlines

 

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has a degree in Landscape Architecture
  • Has at least 2 years' post-qualification experience
  • Is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute or on the Pathway to Chartership
  • Has excellent graphic and report-writing skills
  • Is confident producing drawings and technical documents at all work stages
  • Is proficient in Vectorworks (preferred) or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Office 365
  • Can work both collaboratively and independently, managing tasks with minimal supervision

 

What's on offer:

  • Negotiable salary depending on experience
  • Annual bonus
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Private health insurance and pension scheme
  • Structured training and mentoring
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • An inclusive and supportive studio culture with a focus on learning and progression

If you're interested in the role, please forward your CV and portfolio to ssidar@cobaltrecruitment.com

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