Nigel joins tor&co’s expanding Bristol office and team of architects. With a deep interest in place making, gained over many years in the industry, Nigel brings a wealth of practice, delivery and regional experience across Bristol and the South West.
“I am delighted to be working with tor&co at this exciting stage in its history, especially as it also involves contributing to the success of projects across all of the offices.”
Making sure that housing projects foster strong, healthy and sustainable places is our priority, so today tor&co is proud to launch its New Communities Credentials.
For more than 40 years, we have been a leader in planning and designing new communities. We promote and masterplan new settlements, the growth of existing towns and the regeneration of urban neighbourhoods. Around 96% of our planning applications in this sector win approval.
From inception to delivery, from initial site appraisal to environmental statements, landscape and heritage assessments and design codes, we turn constraints into opportunities and local concerns into understanding. Have a closer look at tor&co’s communities work
Want to make great projects happen?
Are you passionate about being part of the process to unlocking the full potential of a site with design solutions that respect the surrounding landscape / townscape?
About you
• 5+ years industry experience post CMLI qualification
• Strong conceptual and analytical design skills
• Excellent design flair and creative approach to Landscape Architecture
• Extensive experience of and working within the English Planning System
• Experience on various scale projects with large scale project experience desirable
• Proficient in VectorWorks/ CAD, Microsoft Office and National Building Specification with the ability to competently use (be familiar with) some or all of the following Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator) and Resoft WindFarm, QGIS or at least the willingness and ability to learn
• Excellent presentation of work and communication skills
• Strong understanding of project expenditure and fee monitoring
• Business development experience desirable
• Right to work in the UK
tor&co offers
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% Employer Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with length of service)
• Paid bank holidays
• Benefits platform – currently offering benefits such as salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme and other options
• CPD opportunities and a dynamic office environment
• tor&co is a SBTi validated net zero company
About tor&co
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, busy and award winning inter-disciplinary employee-owned trust practice operating throughout the UK with offices in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol and London.
tor&co is a planning, design, and environmental consultancy with a human focus. People are at the core of every tor&co project. We believe that when we consider what they need, how they think, feel and behave, we uncover the potential to not just meet, but to exceed expectations. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships, so that together with client, communities, and partners, we realise our mission to build a lasting legacy. We are enthusiastic lateral thinkers, taking care to listen to a client, understand commercial requirements and delivering high quality, high value solutions.
Our culture is supportive and collaborative and we expect our senior staff to support and mentor junior team whilst taking an active role in continuing professional development through attending seminars and events.
To apply
Please send your cover letter, CV and up to 5 sides of A3 design examples and 1 x written report of your recent work of your choice to:
careers@torandco.com
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Further information about the company can be found on our website:
torandco.com
view/download our landscape capability statement:
torandco.com/expertise/#our_expertise
Deadline
Response required by 30th November 2025
Are you an ambitious and creative landscape architect looking for a new challenge in a busy team? Do you wish to help unlock the full potential of a site with design solutions that respect the surrounding landscape / townscape?
About you
• Working towards gaining or recently gained your CMLI status
• Strong graphic, design, drawing, sketching and written skills
• An eye for detail and methodical approach to work
• Working knowledge of National Building Specification would be preferable.
• Good time management, organisational skills, ability to work effectively under pressure and team working
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• A keenness to expand their knowledge and skill sets
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively – an ability to assist and support more senior team members
• Flexible attitude and willingness to travel (within the UK) and work across projects and disciplines (architecture/ urban design) in a variety of capacities
• Proficient in VectorWorks/ CAD, Microsoft Office and National Building • Specification with the ability to competently use (be familiar with) some or all of the following Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator) and Resoft WindFarm, QGIS or at least the willingness and ability to learn
tor&co offers
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% Employer Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 33 days with length of service) along with paid bank holidays
• Our current flexible benefits scheme offers salary sacrifice for a car scheme with hybrid or electric options, a cycle to work scheme
• Savings and shopping discounts in shops and more.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support
• Discounts in gyms and fitness equipment
• CPD opportunities and a dynamic office environment
• tor&co is a SBTi validated net zero company
About tor&co
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, busy and award winning inter-disciplinary employee-owned trust practice operating throughout the UK with offices in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol and London.
tor&co is a planning, design, and environmental consultancy with a human focus. People are at the core of every tor&co project. We believe that when we consider what they need, how they think, feel and behave, we uncover the potential to not just meet, but to exceed expectations. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships, so that together with client, communities, and partners, we realise our mission to build a lasting legacy. We are enthusiastic lateral thinkers, taking care to listen to a client, understand commercial requirements and delivering high quality, high value solutions.
Our culture is supportive and collaborative and we expect our senior staff to support and mentor junior team whilst taking an active role in continuing professional development through attending seminars and events.
To apply
Please send your cover letter, CV and up to 3 sides of A3 design examples and 1 x written report of your recent work of your choice to:
careers@torandco.com
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Further information about the company can be found on our website:
torandco.com
view/download our landscape capability statement:
torandco.com/expertise/#our_expertise
Deadline:
Response required by 30th November 2025
Are you at the beginning of your career as a Landscape Architect and wish to join a busy Landscape team? Are you passionate about being part of the process to unlocking the full potential of a site with design solutions that respect the surrounding landscape / townscape?
About you
• BA and MA in Landscape Architecture from an accredited Landscape Institute course.
• Technical knowledge in both soft and hard landscaping
• Strong graphic, design, drawing, sketching and written skills
• Strong writing and communication skills – we require: GCSE English language minimum Grade 6 or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence desirable
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Good time management and organisational skills to complete work to tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take the initiative and have a pro-active approach
• Flexible attitude and willingness to travel (within the UK)
• Be enthusiastic, conscientious, open-minded, resilient, agreeable, balanced with a can do attitude
• An ability to work effectively under pressure while remaining professional at all times
• A desire to further your career through the Pathway to Chartership
• Technology: Some experience in VectorWorks and or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator), QGIS and Microsoft365 is desirable
• Right to work in the UK
tor&co offers
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% Employer Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 33 days with length of service) along with paid bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme includes a cycle to work scheme
• Savings and shopping discounts in shops, restaurants and the travel industry and more.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support
• Discounts in gyms and fitness equipment
• CPD opportunities and a dynamic office environment
• tor&co is a SBTi validated net zero company
The role
Graduate Landscape Architects are expected to be conscientious and demonstrate a keenness to learn and develop skills conducive to a highly productive and successful design team.
They are expected to contribute to the landscape architecture team and wider company as a whole. They are expected to contribute by supporting senior members in a range of tasks including site visits, research and analysis and the preparation of drawings including: hand drawn sketches, concept and technical drawings and technical documents including but not exclusive to landscape appraisal and Landscape and Visual Impact assessment and preparation of presentation materials and reviewing relevant local, regional and national planning policies, and research into project specific landscape architecture issues. Senior staff will provide a supportive environment for your career development.
To apply
Please send your cover letter, CV and up to 3 sides of A3 design examples and 1 x written report of your recent work of your choice to:
careers@torandco.com
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Further information about the company can be found on our website:
torandco.com
view/download our landscape capability statement:
torandco.com/expertise/#our_expertise
Deadline
Response required by 30th September 2025
Vistry Group has secured approval from Chichester District Council for the delivery of 1300 high-quality mixed-tenure homes and community facilities in Tangmere, West Sussex.
Acting as lead designers, tor&co provided masterplanning, heritage and landscape services for the Tangmere Strategic Development Location Site, which will bring forward high-quality new homes alongside a new primary school, community and commercial facilities. This marks a significant milestone for a project that has been shaped in close collaboration with Tangmere Parish Council and local residents over several years.
Director for tor&co, Richard Burton said “having worked on this project for many years we are delighted this important milestone has now been achieved and very much look forward to developing the next stage of the design, including preparing the design code and landscape infrastructure and public realm proposals. The ‘one village’ concept, developed with Tangmere Parish Council and the local community, will remain central to the design philosophy ”.
The project will now proceed to the detailed reserved matters application phase, focusing on the design and layout of the homes and facilities. Infrastructure construction is planned to start in 2026.
Our journey to deliver successful outcomes for clients takes another step forward with the board’s appointment of leading planning professional Simon Prescott as chairman.
A charted town planner and advocate for spatial planning, Simon joins following the opening of our new Bristol office and at a time of renewed national and local focus on strategic planning, housing delivery and placemaking.
His appointment reunites him with managing director Jacqueline Mulliner. Simon and Jacqueline first studied town planning at the University of the West of England in Bristol.
“This is a great time to join tor&co,
“The team has a strong track record, great clients and a clear commitment to supporting partners committed to vibrant places and sustainable growth.”
A track record of success
Simon brings more than 30 years’ experience in strategic planning, land promotion and development to his new role. He spent 17 years at Barton Willmore, serving as equity partner between 2009 and 2022. He has led major regeneration schemes across the region, including urban extensions at Taunton, the former Cadbury site in Keynsham, and Bath’s Foxhill redevelopment.
“Simon brings valuable experience and knowledge at a time when places across the country need good planning and thoughtful design more than ever,” added Jacqueline.
“His appointment reflects our commitment to helping clients succeed by securing and delivering sustainable development and building on our track record.”
Get in touch with the team if you’d like to discuss your project.
Are you at the beginning of your career as a landscape architect? Are you ambitious and creative and looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about shaping the natural and built environment and keen to be a part of a team of talented and highly experienced landscape architects?
About you:
• On a postgraduate course requiring a professional placement in a Landscape Architecture team
• Technical knowledge in both soft and hard landscaping
• Strong graphic, design, drawing, sketching and written skills
• Strong writing and communication skills – we require: GCSE English language minimum Grade 6 or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence desirable
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Good time management and organisational skills to complete work to tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take the initiative and have a pro-active approach
• Flexible attitude and willingness to travel (within the UK)
• Be enthusiastic, conscientious, open-minded, resilient, agreeable, balanced with a can-do attitude
• An ability to work effectively under pressure while always remaining professional
• A desire to further your career through the Pathway to Chartership
• Technology: Some experience in VectorWorks and / or AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator) and Microsoft365 is desirable
• Right to work in the UK.
The role
A professional placement individual is expected to be conscientious and demonstrate a keenness to learn and develop skills conducive to a highly productive and successful design team. They are expected to contribute to the landscape architecture team and wider company. They are expected to contribute by supporting senior members in a range of tasks including site visits, research and analysis and the preparation of drawings including: hand drawn sketches, concept and technical drawings and technical documents including but not exclusive to landscape appraisal and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment; preparation of presentation materials and reviewing relevant local, regional and national planning policies; and research into project specific landscape architecture issues. Senior staff will provide a nurturing environment to support your career development.
On offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package
• 8% Employer Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with length of service)
• Paid bank holidays
• Benefits platform – including cycle to work scheme
• CPD opportunities and a dynamic office environment
• tor&co is a SBTi validated net zero company
To apply
Please send your cover letter, CV and up to 3 sides of A3 design examples and 1 x written report of your recent work of your choice to:
About us:
Take a look at our landscape architecture capability statement which can be found here
Deadline:
Response required by 21st November 2025
Ian Platt has joined tor&co’s board of directors.
Ian has been with tor&co for 17 years and has contributed to the success of the company through his work on numerous key projects, including regeneration schemes, mixed-use new settlements, major urban extensions, and sensitive village expansions, from 35 homes to new settlements of between 10 and 15 thousand new homes.
His addition to the board underscores the interdisciplinary nature of the company and its continuing progression now celebrating its 40th year.
Poole-based engineering firm IMI will be maintaining its presence on the south coast following BCP Council’s decision to grant permission for a highly sustainable warehouse and manufacturing scheme on the former Siemens plc site.
The 19,253 sqm development will create 10 new buildings, all built to meet BREEAM Excellent standard and will ensure a substantial Biodiversity Net Gain with extensive tree and native hedgerow-planting as well as watercourse enhancements.
tor&co obtained planning permission on behalf of clients Kingsbridge, following extensive consultation with local stakeholders, senior council members as well as local councillors and members of the local community. This has ensured that IMI has secured the expansion space it needs, allowing it to meet decarbonising objectives and commitments to a more sustainable way of working.
The new centre of engineering excellence will ensure that IMI can keep 240 highly skilled engineering jobs in Dorset.
Development is expected to start in March this year with the first phase handover targeted for Spring 2026.
Images courtesy HNW Architects
On behalf of clients Gleeson Land, tor&co have secured what is believed to be the first ‘grey belt’ resolution to grant planning permission under the new NPPF rules, which came into effect last December.
The highly sustainable grey belt scheme in Billericay was approved this week by Basildon Council, subject to legal agreement at Committee.
The scheme will deliver up to 250 high quality homes with 50% being affordable homes including a mix of Affordable, Social Rented and Shared Ownership dwellings as well as First Homes.
The landscape-led approach to the scheme will create 7.8ha of open space, play facilities and walking routes as well as a predicted 26% biodiversity net gain.
This outcome follows extensive pre-application discussions with council officers and engagement with the local design review panel. The team at tor&co provided planning and heritage advice and are delighted to be part of this successful outcome, with the planning team leading the submission.
Image courtesy Richards Urban Design
We are delighted that Kevin Salmon has joined us as Technical Director to lead our landscape team in the West Midlands.
With 25 years’ experience as a landscape architect, Kevin is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our Birmingham office, in response to a growing demand for landscape services in the region.
He has demonstrable knowledge in the design, assessment, implementation, maintenance and management of commercial, public, and private sector regeneration, public realm and major road and rail infrastructure schemes.
Since beginning his career in the residential sector in 2001, Kevin has worked for several landscape and architectural practices, a national water company’s technical services department, a leisure-focused project management firm alongside ecologists and arboriculture professionals, a leading north American, multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy and latterly for an award-winning Birmingham based urban design, landscape architectural and heritage practice.
Kevin has extensive, cross-sector experience having worked on large scale NSIPs such as HS2 early works and the widening of the M25 and M1, multi-million pound public realm schemes in Northampton, Kettering, Eastbourne and latterly in Walsall and Tamworth, logistics parks in the form of Magna Park in Milton Keynes, on strategic new settlement developments such as Cambourne in Cambridge, Stanton Cross and the 5000-dwelling Worcester Parkway, housing, tall building BTR and PBSA schemes across the country, golf course extensions and driving ranges in Richmond Park and Gatwick Airlinks, Perry Barr and Wellingborough stations and major EIA and LDO driven LVIA for the Grain Branch Line reopening/extension and Hoo Peninsula in Kent.
Kevin has a particular interest in humanist placemaking, permaculture and biodiverse and concept driven design and excited to bring his extensive experience to our clients in the West Midlands and throughout the UK.
Earlier this week, the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 comes into force, replacing a number of existing Acts which relate to the designated and non-designated heritage of Wales.
The Welsh Government in the Senedd has had control over legislation for planning, including the historic environment, since 2006, and the plan is to consolidate and streamline existing legislation.
As such, four pieces of exiting legislation will no longer apply in Wales. These four are:
This consolidation exercise is accompanied by a number of minor changes regarding nomenclature; scheduled monuments will now be known as monuments of special historic interest; Building Preservation Notices become ‘temporary listing notices’; and ecclesiastical buildings become ‘religious buildings’. Greater clarity will be provided in legislation regarding curtilage listing.
The existing Planning Policy Wales, ed. 12 (2024) will remain relevant but may be revised in future as a result of the legislative changes. Equally, the associated Technical Advice Note 24: The Historic Environment remains relevant guidance.
The present plan is to undertake a similar exercise in relation to the wider planning environment, with the proposed Planning (Wales) Act to follow in 2026.
With our Bristol office and experience of cross-sector work in Wales, tor&co is ideally placed to assist clients with projects under the new Welsh heritage legislation.
tor&co opens a new office in Bristol, hosted within the iconic Gilbert House on Corn Street, and adding to the current locations of London, Birmingham and Bournemouth. In making this move we can further support our clients and strengthen our contacts across the south-west, spreading the benefit of our 97% success rate. Whilst increasing our staff numbers and offices has been a key part of our business strategy, we continue as one team, working together to create better outcomes for people and the planet.
Main contact: sophia.goodhead@torandco.com
07917 911289
In response to increasing cross-sector demand for our historic environment services across the country, tor&co is delighted to welcome three new team members to our heritage team.
Natalie Aldrich joins us as Senior Heritage Consultant based at our Bournemouth office. Natalie has extensive cross-sector experience across the historic environment, with a particular interest in agricultural buildings and historic parks and gardens. Her strength lies in analysing historic buildings and landscapes, assisting clients in understanding opportunities and potential constraints when proposing development within the historic environment. (photo:right)
Jonathon Alpitsis joins us as a Heritage Consultant, supporting clients from our London office on projects all over the UK. Previously working as a field archaeologist for MoLA, he has a wealth of experience in urban and rural fieldwork. At tor&co, Jonathon has already been working on projects with both archaeology and built heritage elements in the New Forest, Oxfordshire, Essex and Lancashire. (photo:middle)
Rebecca Tinley joins us as a Heritage Consultant based at our Bournemouth office, having just completed an MA in Historic Buildings at the University of York. She is looking forward to continuing to develop her skills in interpreting and analysing the historic built environment. (photo:left)