Landscape Architect LVIA - Associate Director or Principal

Company: Hardgate Consulting Salary: £45-65k Type: Full Time Region: UK - Yorkshire & Humberside Town/City: Sheffield Posted: 22/05/2026 Listed in: Environmental Services Reference: LALVIA Job Description Associate Director Landscape Architect – LVIA Location: Sheffield / Manchester Salary: commensurate with experience The role will focus on leading and authoring Landscape Visitation Assessments (LVIA’s), supporting Development Consent Orders (DCO’s) for a variety of sector projects, and ensuring good design is embedded from the outset. The position is ideally based in our Sheffield office but can also be based in Manchester. Requirements and Skills Essential Skills and Knowledge Experience and knowledge of a variety of sectors, projects large and small. A degree‑level qualification in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Management. CMLI accreditation with a good knowledge of professional ethics and the ethical framework. A very good understanding of the UK planning system and how our work relates to it. Demonstrable professional experience in landscape architecture (typically 8+ years), particularly working in multi‑disciplinary teams. Strong team leadership, collaboration, and project and commercial management skills and experience. Confident and articulate written communication. Strong track record in building relationships with clients. Experience of managing projects and fee budgets, or a desire to develop the necessary skills. A strong working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS/Pro, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. Focus on detail delivery and strong report‑writing skills are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Construction Index Ltd