Landscape Planner

From renewable energy (onshore & offshore wind, solar and battery storage) to carbon capture, data centres, coastal defence, urban regeneration, housing and major transport infrastructure - this is a chance to work on nationally significant schemes within a collaborative, design-led environment.

This is a practice that genuinely believes in the power of landscape and the brilliance of collective thinking. As an employee-owned business, everyone has a voice and shares responsibility in shaping the future of the company.

You can be based in any of the following offices: Bristol, Cambridge, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Oxford and Peterborough with flexible working arrangements available.

The Role

Opportunities are available across Consultant, Senior and Principal levels. Responsibilities will vary depending on experience, but may include:

• Preparing and leading Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs)

• Applying GLVIA3 and relevant Landscape Institute Technical Guidance Notes

• Undertaking landscape character assessments and Green Belt assessments

• Contributing to residential visual amenity assessments and landscape value appraisals

• Supporting planning applications across various UK consenting regimes

• Advising on designated landscapes and environmental constraints

• Working closely within multidisciplinary teams

• Managing projects and client relationships (Senior/Principal level)

• Mentoring and supporting junior team members (Senior/Principal level)

We're Looking For

At Consultant level:

• Experience in landscape planning work, ideally including LVIA exposure

• Understanding of the UK planning system

• Strong written communication skills

• Consultancy experience preferred (2-4 years ideal, but strong junior candidates considered)

• GIS, graphics software and/or AutoCAD experience desirable

At Senior / Principal level:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture and CMLI accreditation

• Proven experience leading and authoring LVIAs

• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy

• Experience working in multidisciplinary consultancy teams

• Confidence managing projects and clients

• GIS skills desirable

• Expert witness experience advantageous

Across all levels, we're looking for people who are collaborative, motivated and passionate about applying environmental thinking to masterplanning and design.

What's on Offer

• 100% employee-owned practice

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Strong mentoring and structured career development

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects

• Collaborative, values-led culture

How to apply:
Send your CV and portfolio (including an LVIA example where possible) to ssidar@cobaltrecruitment.com