LVIA Specialist

Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Specialist / Landscape Planner

Location: Galway/Dublin

Salary: £30,000/£40,000

Penguin is proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary Planning and Environmental Consultancy on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Specialist / Landscape Planner to join their growing Landscape and Visual team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of large-scale infrastructure and development projects, including renewable energy, sustainable transport, residential, greenway, tourism and urban regeneration schemes.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments across projects of varying scales, while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Scoping, writing and reviewing LVIAs and Environmental Impact Assessment chapters.
• Mapping, spatial analysis and producing high-quality mapping outputs.
• Conducting site visits, fieldwork and technical photography.
• Staying up to date with industry best practice and contributing to the strategic direction of projects.
• Managing projects from inception through to completion, including fees, budgets and client expectations.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members and managing sub-consultants.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A third-level qualification in Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience conducting Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of recognised LVIA best-practice guidance and the assessment process in Ireland.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a confident, creative and innovative approach.
• A collaborative mindset and ambition to progress within a growing consultancy.
• A valid driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on projects tackling some of the major environmental and societal challenges of today, while developing your career within an established and growing consultancy.

Interested in finding out more?

If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your up-to-date CV to