Landscape Architect/Planner

Interim Landscape Architect (Planning & Development)
Location: Buckinghamshire
Contract: Initial 6 months

A Buckinghamshire local authority is seeking an experienced and qualified Landscape Architect to join its Planning service on an interim basis. The role will provide specialist landscape advice to support development management and ensure high-quality landscape and public realm outcomes across the district.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing professional landscape advice in response to planning consultations

• Assessing and advising on landscape and visual impacts, mitigation, and enhancement proposals

• Negotiating with developers, agents, and consultants to secure acceptable landscape outcomes

• Reviewing the design, specification, and quality of play areas and public open spaces

• Assessing compliance with relevant standards ahead of transfer and adoption by District or Parish Councils

• Working closely with planning officers, parks and open spaces teams, and other internal stakeholders

About You:

• Qualified Landscape Architect, ideally Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) or equivalent

• Demonstrable experience in planning and development management, preferably within a local authority setting

• Strong understanding of landscape policy, guidance, and best practice

• Experience assessing technical drawings, specifications, and landscape management plans

• Confident communicator with proven negotiation skills

• Knowledge of standards relating to play areas and public open space adoption is desirable

Contract Details:

• Interim appointment with an initial 6-month contract

• Day rate dependent on experience

• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements may be available

For further information or to apply, please submit your CV outlining relevant experience.