Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.
We work on projects at all scales within town, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.
About Lanpro
Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide. Our Group now has access to offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford.
Our multidisciplinary service spans across multiple disciplines. Our Group offerings now include Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Architecture, Architecture & Design, Arboriculture, Visualisation, Historic Environment, Acoustics, Air Quality, Civil Engineering, Geo-environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk.
We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. To find out more about our culture, please click here.
We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors.
We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Landscape Architect to lead the delivery of landscape architecture projects and support the development of the wider Landscape Architecture team. The role will combine technical delivery, project management, client liaison and team development, with opportunities to contribute to business development and multidisciplinary projects.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of landscape architecture and the ability to take responsibility for project delivery, while supporting and mentoring more junior colleagues.
If successful, you will:
- Lead the delivery of landscape architecture projects and specific project workstreams, ensuring agreed quality, programme and budget requirements are met.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of landscape designs, technical drawings, visualisations, reports, landscape strategies and supporting planning documents.
- Develop design proposals from site analysis and concept through to planning and detailed design stages as appropriate.
- Provide technical review and quality assurance of work prepared by junior colleagues.
- Manage project tasks, programmes, resources and budgets under appropriate direction.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
- Attend site visits, meetings, workshops and consultation events.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
- Support the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Identify opportunities for additional work and contribute to business development activities.
- Support, mentor and develop Landscape Architects and more junior team members.
- Ensure work is delivered to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with Lanpro procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
Essential:
- Landscape Institute accredited degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture.
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI), or actively working towards chartership.
- Relevant experience within a landscape architecture consultancy.
- Strong experience producing landscape designs, technical drawing produciton and supporting documentation.
- Experience of project management, including financial control, reporting and programme management.
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) certification or equivalent
- Good understanding of landscape planning, design principles and construction techniques.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong design, graphic and presentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD or similar CAD software, Keyscape or similar planting software and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of the UK legal and planning system with respect to landscape architecture.
- Experience of LVIA, TVIA or other landscape assessment methodologies.
- Experience in working in collaborative design studios and workshops.
- Experience of mentoring or supervising junior team members.
- Experience of working on major infrastructure, residential, commercial or public realm projects.
As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:
Day One
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
- Death in service cover
- Centrally based City offices
- Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
- Protected CPD (Department, individual and companywide)
- Professional Body membership contribution
- Enhanced Company pension
- Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
- E Learning portal access
- Non contractual growth bonus scheme
After Probation and Beyond
- Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
- Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
- Discounted Gym membership
- Discounts and perks - Amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Café Nero
- Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.
- Cycle to work scheme