Assistant Landscape Architect

Oxford Source: WhatJobs

£35 - £38K

Assistant Landscape Planner

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £35 - £38K

Our client, a leading multidisciplinary design and planning practice is seeking a Landscape Planner to join its Oxfordshire-based team. With a strong emphasis on landscape-led, sustainable placemaking, the practice works across a wide range of sectors and scales, from strategic green infrastructure planning to site-specific masterplanning.

You'll be joining a collaborative group that works on everything from large-scale masterplans and green infrastructure strategies to detailed landscape reports and planning submissions. The studio takes a landscape-led approach to projects, so your ideas and input will be at the heart of shaping how places evolve.

The office is centrally located with excellent transport links. It's easily accessible by train, bus, and major road networks, making commuting straightforward whether coming from within the city or surrounding areas.

WHAT YOU´LL BE DOING

Working on a mix of exciting projects
Preparing landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA), planning reports, and environmental inputs
Collaborating with planners, ecologists, designers, and external consultants
Getting involved in community consultations and helping explain landscape ideas
Keeping up to date with planning policy and using it to guide good design

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

A degree in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline
Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute (or working towards it)
Experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy or multidisciplinary setting
Knowledge of UK planning policy, landscape legislation, and environmental assessment processes
Strong report writing, analytical, and visual communication skills
Proficient in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or CAD-based software
A full UK driving licence