Graduate Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) Consultant (Entry Level)

The Opportunity

ERM is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Graduate Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) Consultant to join the team in one of our UK offices. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within one of the world's leading environmental consultancies, supporting renewable energy and infrastructure projects that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon future.

As part of our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team, you will work alongside experienced landscape architects, environmental planners, GIS specialists, and technical experts to deliver Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIAs) for major renewable energy developments across the UK and internationally.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, and post-consent projects, whilst developing technical, analytical, and project management skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Landscape and Visual Assessment

• Support the delivery of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) and Landscape and Visual Appraisals (LVA).
• Assist in the preparation of landscape and visual baseline studies.
• Conduct desk-based reviews of landscape character, planning policy, and designated landscapes.
• Support visual impact assessments for renewable energy developments.
• Assist with the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment chapters and technical reports.
• Contribute to cumulative landscape and visual assessments.

Fieldwork and Site Surveys

• Participate in site visits across Scotland and the UK.
• Undertake photography and viewpoint surveys in accordance with current guidance.
• Assist in identifying key landscape receptors and view locations.
• Support verification and ground-truthing exercises.

GIS, Mapping and Visualisation

• Assist in producing figures, maps and graphics using GIS software.
• Support the preparation of Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) mapping.
• Assist with photomontage coordination and visualisation outputs.
• Manage project data and maintain quality records.

Project Delivery

• Support Project Managers in delivering projects to programme and budget.
• Assist with report production and quality assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary EIA teams across ecology, planning, archaeology, cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and business development activities when required.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Management, Landscape Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic interest in landscape assessment, visual assessment, environmental planning, or renewable energy.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical information and present findings clearly.
• Effective organisation and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence, or ability to travel to project locations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
• Understanding of LVIA guidance including:
  • GLVIA3
  • NatureScot guidance
  • Landscape Character Assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Experience of graphics, visualisation or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Awareness of UK renewable energy planning and consenting processes.

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