Associate Director - Landscape Planning

Morson Edge are working with a leading global multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit an Associate Director – Landscape Planning to join their expanding UK Landscape Architecture team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chartered Landscape Architect to take on a senior leadership role, leading major landscape planning projects across a diverse portfolio including energy, infrastructure, regeneration, residential and defence developments.

Working within one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary environmental and design teams, you will lead projects ranging from Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) through to regional and local developments, collaborating with planners, engineers, environmental specialists and design professionals to deliver sustainable, high-quality solutions.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to combine technical leadership, project management, client development and team mentoring within a highly respected consultancy delivering nationally significant projects.

You will play a key role in leading landscape planning commissions, developing client relationships, supporting business growth and mentoring the next generation of landscape professionals, while helping shape the strategic direction of the landscape planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead landscape planning projects across a range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, defence and regeneration
• Prepare and oversee Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), Townscape and Visual Impact Assessments (TVIA) and supporting evidence documents
• Lead site surveys, landscape analysis and technical assessments
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery
• Lead meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
• Manage project programmes, budgets and commercial performance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated planning and environmental solutions
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting technical excellence across the team
• Contribute to business development activities, bids and winning new work
• Promote innovation and best practice across landscape planning projects

Essential Skills & Experience

• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
• Landscape Institute accredited degree in Landscape Architecture
• Extensive experience in landscape planning within a consultancy environment
• Strong technical expertise preparing LVIAs, TVIAs and Environmental Impact Assessment documentation
• Thorough understanding of the UK planning system and landscape planning legislation
• Proven experience managing complex projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong report writing and technical presentation abilities
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
• Experience supporting Development Consent Order (DCO) examinations or Public Inquiries
• Background within energy transition projects including renewables, transmission, storage or nuclear
• Experience within defence, infrastructure or major regeneration projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, Revit or ProjectWise

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead nationally significant and internationally recognised projects
• Clear pathway for career progression within a global multidisciplinary consultancy
• Structured professional development and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to industry-leading technology and major infrastructure programmes

If you are an experienced Chartered Landscape Architect looking to take the next step into an Associate Director position, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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

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