LUC is an award‑winning environmental, landscape and planning consultancy working across the UK to help shape sustainable places and protect the natural environment. Established in 1966, the company supports a wide range of clients including local authorities, government bodies, developers, landowners and charities.
The consultancy’s expertise spans landscape architecture, planning, ecology, heritage, GIS, environmental assessment and land management. LUC is known for its integrated approach — bringing together technical specialists to deliver balanced, evidence‑led solutions that support both development needs and environmental stewardship.
From major infrastructure and renewable energy projects to protected landscapes, urban regeneration and nature recovery, LUC provides strategic advice, detailed assessments and design services that help clients navigate complex environmental and planning challenges. The firm is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, high‑quality design and the long‑term resilience of the places and landscapes it works within.
Whether shaping policy, assessing environmental impacts or designing new spaces, LUC remains focused on delivering thoughtful, practical and future‑ready consultancy that supports better outcomes for people, nature and communities.
Our team has never been busier as we support numerous local authorities around the country to prepare sound and sustainable plans and infrastructure strategies that respond to the current climate and ecological crises, housing shortages and health and social inequalities.
LUC is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Senior Planner to support strategic and development planning projects across Scotland and the UK, based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office as part of our friendly, award-winning planning team. LUC prides itself on being able to make an impact across a range of project scales.