Landscape Planner

  • Platinum Search Recruitment Limited
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • 04/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Platinum Search Recruitment is working with a well-established design practice to recruit an experienced Landscape Planner on a permanent basis.

This is a fully remote position, however any applicants must have the relevant experience & experience with LVIA.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of residential and mixed-use developments, contributing to high-quality, landscape-led planning outcomes from early feasibility through to planning submission.

Landscape Planner Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities (Essentials)

  • Preparing and contributing to Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA)
  • Undertaking landscape and visual appraisals to support planning applications
  • Carrying out site visits, viewpoint selection, and baseline landscape analysis
  • Supporting the preparation of planning reports, figures, and technical documentation
  • Assisting with landscape-led feasibility and masterplanning work
  • Coordinating with architects, urban designers, and planning teams
  • Responding to planning authority feedback and consultation comments

Landscape Planner Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience producing LVIA for planning applications
  • Strong understanding of UK planning policy and guidance relating to landscape and visual matters
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good analytical and report-writing abilities
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
  • AutoCAD experience desirable
  • Competent user of MS Office

Landscape Planner Benefits & Package:

  • Salary competitive and dependent on experience
  • Remote position - ideally within a commutable distance to Surrey.
  • 23 days holiday + Christmas shutdown (2 3 days) + bank holidays
  • Healthcare package
  • Pension scheme
  • Payment of relevant professional subscription fees

If you are an experienced Landscape Planner seeking a long-term opportunity with a reputable and expanding contractor, please apply or reach out to Platinum Search Recruitment directly as we would love to hear from you.

Contact Name: Tara Lovett