Job Description

Technical Director – Landscape Planning + £3,000 Placement Bonus*

Location: York - Hybrid

Full & Part Time Positions Available

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Receive a £3,000 bonus for joining the team*

Shape spaces for the better with a landscape-led approach.

The Company

Our client - a forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy offering exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the UK. Their expertise is underpinned by regional knowledge, service-specific skills, and strong client relationships.

With a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects, from renewable energy infrastructure to public realm transformations, they are proud to lead on shaping spaces for the better through a collaborative and innovative approach.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director (Landscape Planning) to lead, inspire, and develop the design team in York. As a pivotal member of the leadership team, you will:

• Shape the business with a landscape-led approach, delivering excellence and mentorship to the wider design team.
• Manage key accounts for significant infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality reporting and project outcomes.
• Lead on Landscape Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA), management plans, method statements, and strategies.
• Champion a multidisciplinary ethos, supporting projects across various sectors such as Renewable Energy, Residential, Town Centre, Public Realm, and Assets and Estates.

This is an exceptional opportunity to guide national-scale infrastructure projects from inception through to completion, making a lasting impact on communities and landscapes.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a diverse and talented design team, fostering collaboration and mentorship.
• Manage large-scale, high-profile projects with a strong focus on quality and delivery.
• Conduct and oversee LVIA/TVIA assessments, site surveys, and report writing.
• Author EIA chapters and provide quality assurance across deliverables.
• Shape landscape strategies and method statements to support multidisciplinary projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional account management.
• Play a critical role in team and business growth, instilling high standards of excellence.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• CMLI qualification with at least five years of leadership experience.
• Strong consultancy background in landscape planning, with a deep understanding of planning policy and process.
• Expertise in LVIA/TVIA assessments and EIA chapters.
• Proven experience managing significant projects and mentoring diverse teams.
• Excellent project management, organisation, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working on NSIP Development Consent Order (DCO) projects.
• Expertise in managing multidisciplinary approaches and delivering national-scale infrastructure projects.

What We Offer

We prioritise our people, offering a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package to support your growth and well-being:

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance via Vitality Healthcare.
• BUPA cash plan benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and financial support.

Work-Life Balance:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Hybrid and flexible working environment.
• Defined TOIL arrangements.

Financial Security:

• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Death in service cover (4x salary).
• Company growth bonus scheme.

Career Development:

• Professional body membership fees covered.
• Protected CPD time and structured career investment.
• Opportunities to lead significant national projects and shape business strategy.

How to Apply

Take the next step in your career:

1. Email your CV to talent@talent-torch.co.uk.
2. Submit your application at www.talent-torch.co.uk/vacancies.

Apply now to inspire and shape landscapes for the better!

*How the Placement Bonus Works: Earn the stated bonus when you secure this job through Talent Torch. You’ll receive 50% of the bonus within 14 days of employer payment, and the remaining 50% after completing 90 days in the role. Direct applications or jobs secured via other means aren’t eligible. Subject to Terms & Conditions available on our website.