Experienced Landscape Planner

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RPS is looking for experienced Landscape Planner/s to join our team. Working both independently and as part of a team you will support the successful delivery of projects at all scales, across a wide range of sectors, throughout the UK to deliver projects that form part of the UK’s response to climate change, housing and infrastructure challenges. We are working on some of the most exciting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in the UK and internationally, including large scale energy projects - think GW rather than MW! - as well as major infrastructure, residential and leisure developments. Our renewables work includes solar, offshore and onshore wind, international interconnector and energy storage projects. Our track record in the renewables, transport and net zero carbon means that we gain repeat business across these sectors. Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way. What you’ll be doing Reflecting the range of our work, your work will include site and desk-based work. Typically, your work will include: Leading and supporting our landscape work on projects for both internal and external clients Writing and contributing to LVIAs / SLVIAs / TVIAs to support a wide range of projects at all scales, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, typically in the renewables sector Undertaking site visits and viewpoint photography Inputting into landscape masterplans and landscape and ecological management plans Working closely with other colleagues in the Landscape Team and more widely within RPS, including multi-disciplinary colleagues and project teams Who we’re looking for You will have a degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline and ideally be a Chartered Member of The Landscape Institute (CMLI) with relevant years of experience applicable to this level, and be able to offer the following: Excellent report writing and organisational skills Experience carrying out LVIAs for a range of project scales. Knowledge of, and experience working on, projects in the renewable energy sector would be an advantage Proficient in, or an understanding of, AutoCAD and desktop publishing software Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under your own initiative to deadlines Willingness to travel for project work Experience of, and contributing to, the DCO (Development Consent Order) process would be an advantage as well as experience of providing evidence at Public Inquiry. What’s in it for you? We’re an accredited training provider - from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative solutions for our clients. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution. What happens next? If this opportunity is of interest and you would like to find out more, please get in touch. To apply please submit a comprehensive CV detailing your qualifications and experience along with your portfolio/examples of work. All applications will be considered