Careers

Our ‘Heritage, Townscape and Landscape’ team at Turley is growing. Be part of this and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK.

London

We are seeking an exceptional Heritage specialist with strong local knowledge and a passion for place to drive our growth in London and the South. Our work is varied and includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, sports stadia, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, and commercial development. This role will be based in our London office, with flexibility to work across projects nationally, as needed.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Heritage Director to join our Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team to drive our growth from our London office, and to lead on delivering exciting projects. In this role you will:

• Promote and deliver our heritage services, working closely with other heritage, landscape and townscape specialists and collaborating with wider Turley services.

• Provide strategic and commercially informed built heritage advice to clients on complex and high profile projects, underpinned by sound judgement and expert assessment.

• Deliver and effectively oversee the highest standard of heritage assessment and be proficient in preparing and reviewing assessments of significance and impact as well as Environmental Impact Assessment.

• Adept in positively engaging with statutory bodies and stakeholders, including conservation officers and Historic England.

• Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as built heritage expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries.

• Contribute to the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, being a trusted advisor to clients, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people.

• Be proactive in the marketplace, profile-raising and doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients.

• Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management.

• There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest.

With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification.

About you:

The ideal candidate will: 

• Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.

• Have a commercial mindset with a strong track record of business development and work winning.

• Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.

• Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.

• Have knowledge/experience of closely related townscape/landscape disciplines.

• Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.

• Be resilient and be able to work independently.

• Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.

• Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.

Having experience in sustainability/NZI field would be a further advantage. Additionally, a relevant qualification and IHBC membership or membership of another relevant professional body would be preferred.

“This is an exciting time to join Turley’s Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team. You’ll help lead a dynamic group that strives for excellence and proactively responds to opportunities in the development sector—delivering some of the UK’s most interesting and high-profile projects.”

Katy Lightbody

Senior Director, Heritage & Townscape

About Turley  

To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. 

How to apply 

If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by clicking the Apply Now button below.

We welcome applications directly and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies.  

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment.  

Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team (careers@turley.co.uk). 

Our ‘Heritage, Townscape and Landscape’ team at Turley is growing. Be part of this and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK.

Manchester

We are seeking a Heritage specialist with a local knowledge and passion for the city to drive our growth in Manchester and the North West. Our work is very varied and includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, sports stadia, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, and commercial development. The position will ideally be based from our Manchester office.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Heritage Director, to join our Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team to drive our growth in the North West and lead on delivering exciting projects. In this role you will:

• Promote and deliver our heritage services, working closely with other heritage, landscape and townscape specialists in the team and collaborating with wider Turley services.

• Provide strategic and commercially informed built heritage advice to clients on complex and high profile projects, underpinned by sound judgement and expert assessment.

• Deliver and effectively oversee the highest standard of heritage assessment and be proficient in preparing and reviewing assessments of significance and impact as well as Environmental Impact Assessment.

• Adept in positively engaging with statutory bodies and stakeholders including conservation officers and Historic England.

• Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as built heritage expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries.

• Contribute to the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, being a trusted advisor to clients, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people.

• Be proactive in the marketplace, profile-raising and doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients.

• Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management.

• There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest.

• Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.

• Have a strong track record of business development and work winning.

• Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.

• Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.

• Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.

• Be resilient and be able to work independently.

• Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.

• Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.

With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification.

About you:

The ideal candidate will: 

• Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment.

• Have a strong track record of business development and work winning.

• Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects.

• Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.

• Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity.

• Be resilient and be able to work independently.

• Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts.

• Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others.

A relevant qualification and IHBC membership or membership of another relevant professional body would be preferred.

“This is an exciting time to join Turley’s Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team. You’ll help lead a dynamic group that strives for excellence and proactively responds to opportunities in the development sector—delivering some of the UK’s most interesting and high-profile projects.”

Katy Lightbody

Senior Director, Heritage & Townscape

About Turley  

To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. 

How to apply 

If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by clicking on the Apply Now button below.

We welcome applications directly and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies.  

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment.  

Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team (careers@turley.co.uk). 

Lead the growth of our townscape service and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK.

London

We are seeking a Senior Director or experienced Director to join our diverse and friendly team to lead on the growth and delivery of our townscape service. Our work is very varied and rewarding; it includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, commercial development and new sports facilities. You can find out more about our projects and clients here.  

Based from our London office this is a key role in driving forward our townscape service and is an important leadership position within the team. We are interested in hearing from trusted and experienced townscape professionals at a senior level with a demonstrable track record and reputation in UK townscape consultancy who are looking to grow their profile; develop and guide a team of dedicated professionals; and take a leadership role in an established, successful team.   

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Senior Director or Director, to join our Townscape and Landscape team to help deliver exciting projects. In this role you will:  

• Lead, grow and deliver our townscape services, working closely with other townscape, landscape and heritage specialists in the team;  

• Provide strategic and impactful townscape advice to clients and lead on the delivery of townscape case-making and advocacy for complex and high profile projects; 

• Have a key role in the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people;  

• Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as a townscape expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries;  

• Be proactive in the marketplace, doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients;  

• Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management;  

• Cultivate a shared vision, guiding others to achieve positive outcomes; 

• There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest. 

With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Cambridge, the Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification. 

About you: 

The ideal candidate will:  

• Be an experienced townscape professional with a strong track record and reputation in townscape consultancy and the planning and development process;  

• Be a proven leader with experience of shaping and growing a team; 

• Have experience and knowledge of heritage and/or landscape consultancy; 

• Have a strong track record of work winning and project management (both time and resource) for larger/more complex and high-value projects; 

• Be an inclusive leader and line manager with an ability to draw upon strong emotional intelligence to connect with, motivate and engage others; 

• Have strong commercial leadership skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc.; 

• Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity; 

• Have experience of expert witness work; 

• Be committed, resilient and be able to work independently; 

• Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts; and  

• Be a team player, one who enjoys supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential. 

A relevant qualification (e.g. architect, urban design, heritage, town planning, landscape planning) and being a member of a relevant professional body would be preferred. 

"I really enjoy working in the Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team; together we bring a rich mix of skills and expertise, which gives an in depth understanding of each site and its context. This collaborative approach to projects is enjoyable and is beneficial for projects and clients. I also greatly value our strong, supportive, and friendly team ethos and a culture which supports professional development and encourages innovation."

Joanna Ede

Director, Head of Landscape

About Turley  

To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. 

How to apply 

If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by clicking on the Apply Now button below.

We welcome applications directly and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies.  

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment.  

Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team (careers@turley.co.uk). 

Join our team as an Associate Director and work on stretching and prestigious projects. Our presence in the East and South East of England is established and growing.

Southampton

Progress your career within a vibrant and progressive consultancy. We are looking for an Associate Director to be based in Southampton working across varied projects, including residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. We have an outstanding reputation for providing the highest standards of service to high profile clients, including major land owners, respected property developers, multi-sector housebuilders and commercial and industrial developers. We are passionate about the places we help to shape.

As an Associate Director you will: 

• Make a significant contribution to major and complex projects and manage a portfolio of smaller projects;
• Actively seek, win and deliver profitable new work;
• Actively support the leadership team and make an effective contribution to the business unit;
• Be supported to develop and grow professionally;
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive and well established Planning team.

To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

• Highly-motivated and dedicated with the ability to think strategically and to work with our team to further develop our business. 
• Someone who brings energy, ideas, and positivity
• Demonstrable experience of winning new work  
• Strong relationships within your network of clients and contacts.
• A proven track record on advising on major and complex projects  
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and takes pride in developing others
• MRTPI qualified. 

"As an Associate Director at Turley, I drive forward and deliver a wide range of projects, for a variety of clients and in collaboration with our different expert services across the company. Collaboration and independent thinking is at the centre of Turley’s ethos. Having progressed from the Senior Planner role, I have been supported and encouraged by co-owners to develop and take on exciting opportunities, in a way that works for me".

Turley Heritage, Townscape & Landscape continues to grow. Be part of the team that has helped to deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK.

Birmingham, Bristol or London (flexible) 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Landscape Planner to join a diverse and friendly team at a time when the team is continuing to grow, developing new fields of work, particularly geared around the significant new opportunities associated with housing delivery, Green Belt policy changes and Net Zero Infrastructure.  We are involved in a diverse range of work, and valued by our clients for providing rigorous analysis and well-considered advice at key stages of the design and development process. 

We often provide advice in the initial stages of a project, ensuring that landscape and townscape issues are considered from the outset and embedded in the design response. We work on some projects directly for clients and on others alongside other professional services in Turley. The preferred office locations for this role are Birmingham, Bristol, or London. However, in exceptional circumstances, we will also consider candidates based in other Turley office locations. In this role, you will work on a wide range of projects across the UK for prestigious private and public sector clients.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Consultant/Senior Consultant to join our team and help deliver a wide range of diverse and exciting projects. In this role you will:

• ​Work on varied projects including landscape and townscape appraisals and feasibility studies; development and design advice; urban/landscape design strategies to assist with planning applications, landscape, townscape and visual impact assessments; Green/grey Belt Appraisals; and, local plan representations.
• ​Undertake a supporting role within major projects or a lead role on smaller projects in conjunction with others and assist Directors and/or Associate Directors with the delivery of larger and more complex projects;
• ​Assist in the promotion and delivery of our landscape services, working closely with other townscape and heritage specialists in the team;
• ​Use your landscape knowledge to provide informed advice to clients to help shape development proposals and deliver exceptional place-making.
• ​Produce robust and well-considered Landscape and Townscape Statements and ES Chapters for a range of diverse development projects.
• ​Actively contribute to and progress with business development activities and client relationship management.
• ​There are also opportunities to work with the wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest including working with our heritage specialists and design and sustainability teams.