Landscape and Visual Assessment (LVIA) Professional

We are recruiting a Landscape and Visual Assessment Professional to join the company’s growing Landscape and Visual team in Galway city, Ireland. The successful candidate will conduct Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) for various large-scale infrastructure developments, including wind and solar energy projects, grid infrastructure, extraction industry and housing developments.

The key responsibilities associated with the role will be:

Landscape and Visual Assessment chapter for Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) for projects at a variety of scales.

Landscape and Visual Assessment reports to accompany planning applications for various types and scales of project.

Carrying out site visits, fieldwork and technical photography to inform LVIAs.

Report writing and assisting with inputs for Landscape and Visual Assessment reports.

Baseline constraints mapping, spatial analysis, and production of high-quality mapping outputs.

Contribute to Landscape Capacity Assessments and early-stage feasibility studies.

The key requirements of the role include:

A third-level qualification in Landscape Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science or related fields that give the candidate the necessary skills to complete the role.

A minimum of two years experience conducting Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (or equivalent) and understanding the assessment process required in Ireland.

Excellent presentation and report writing skills, with high attention to detail.

A confident and creative approach to the work.

A collaborative and flexible approach to the role with an ambition to excel and grow within the team and company.

A valid driving license.

Other desirable skills

An understanding of the Irish planning system, local and national planning policy and environmental policy.

Experience using Geographical information Systems (GIS) such as QGIS.

Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Experience with photography and surveying techniques used for the production of photomontages.

Applications are invited from candidates of all levels of experience that satisfy the key requirements of the role.