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LVIA / TVIA specialist Senior Landscape Architect

Location          York or Newcastle with hybrid working available

Position           Project, Senior or Associate Landscape Architect

Specialism      Landscape and Townscape Visual Impact Assessment

Closing Date   Friday 31^stJanuary 2026  
 

Do you believe that there are better ways to deliver LVIAs and TVIAs with a greater emphasis on developing.
 
Are you a passionate and experienced Landscape Architect looking to further your career ?
 
Join our collaborative team, where insightful observation and analysis work hand in hand with the design process to help shape the cities and countryside of tomorrow.
 
What We’re Looking For

• A Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) with extensive experience in Landscape, Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment;
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and creatively;
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for landscape analysis and design;
• A collaborative mindset, paired with a passion for pragmatically enhancing rural and urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver detailed Landscape and Townscape Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA/TVIA), producing high-quality reports that inform project development and support planning applications;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to influence design outcomes and advocate for urban design, landscape and environmental considerations;
• Engage with stakeholders, presenting findings in both formal and informal settings with clear written, graphic and verbal communication;
• Stay abreast of developments in place strategy, urban and rural design, landscape architecture, sustainable practice and regulatory requirements, contributing to the studio’s ongoing thought leadership.

Why Join Us ?

• Be part of an evolving practice that champions thought leadership in place-making, human- and nature-centric landscape design;
• Help shape the future of our communities and natural environments;
• Work in a supportive environment that will develop your technical expertise, creative input and professional growth;
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a team that thrives on creativity and collaboration with design review panel standards, we would love to hear from you.

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