Principal LVIA Specialist / Landscape Planning / Landscape Architect


Location
Hybrid role based in Liverpool, Galway, or Remote Worker
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive market-based salary package with profit share opportunity
About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join Entrust, a highly respected and long-established planning, environmental and technical consultancy specialising in energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. You will lead and establish a new landscape division focused on strategic infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Your responsibilities will include managing project programmes and budgets, producing LVIA reports, landscaping layout plans and masterplans, conducting site visits and photography, and proactively growing the landscape department by bringing in new business and building a strong team. You will manage work enquiries, prepare bids, build client relationships, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders, and coordinate field surveys and landscaping schemes. This role offers prestige and leadership within a company known for its innovative approach, collaborative culture, and exciting projects.
Experience
- Extensive experience conducting LVIA assessments for a range of project scales
- Proven track record in report writing and organisational skills
- Experience managing project programmes and budgets
- Experience in business development and client relationship management
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and independently
About You
- Dynamic and highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills
- Confident dealing with clients, staff, and senior managers
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- High level of personal integrity and commitment to company values
- Flexible approach with ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Positive outlook and approachable manner
- Willingness to travel for project work
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
- Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute
- Degree in Landscape Architecture
- Ideally 5 years relevant post-qualification experience
- Trained in or awareness of AutoCAD, GIS, and desktop publishing software
- Full, clean UK driving licence
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