ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING

Lanpro - a bit about us Our independent and forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy provides exceptionalplanning, design, and environmental services across the UK, underpinned by regional knowledge, service-specific expertise, and strong client relationships.
We are looking for new driven members of the team to support our growth and deliver excellence to support our aim to bethe UK’s leading multi-disciplinaryconsultancy that shapes spaces for the better,co-creates social and environmentalvalue, and provides a vibrant workplacefull of opportunity.
We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Our Planning team has new opportunities arising following recent instructions and upcoming projects.
We are looking for commercially focused candidates who have the technical abilities to account manage key projects at a senior level.
Our latest vacancy - Associate Director As an Associate Director you will take a leadership role on planning projects, and coordinating and overseeing projects.
You will be an ambassador for the company, undertaking business development through building upon existing client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for future business, whilst also taking a leadership role in developing the team’s core competencies assisting the Regional Director in the day-to-day management of the team, and undertaking direct line management responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.
Role Responsibilities We're looking for someone who.
Demonstrates effective management and the ability to influence and persuade across a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
elps to ensure all members of the team are effectively developed and is committed to personal CPD in pursuit of continuous learning and self-improvement.
nputs into team objectives and delegates effectively.
emonstrates effective management of staff and direct reports, not solely on a project basis.
akes responsibility for line management, coaching, mentoring, training, wellbeing, and the performance management of more junior employees Assists in the technical development of staff, coaching and mentoring on technicalAssisting with others gaining professional accreditation.
articipates in appraisals for more junior employees.
upports and encourages collaboration and innovation in order to deliver excellenceChampions the Lanpro client centric agenda internally and externally.
stablishes, consolidates, and builds on relationships with new and existing clients and colleagues.
nsures client expectations are managed appropriately and that their needs are identified and met (or exceeded)Provides technical input into projects and bids and uses technical knowledge to identify and realise new client opportunities.
esponsible for negotiating major contracts with customers/clients and or suppliers/contractors including managing legal and contractual aspects.
evelops business opportunities with new and existing clients with little or no support and demonstrates excellent judgement and ability in targeting strategic and profitable jobs.
akes decisions at a tactical level with some strategic input to overall functional strategy and regional Business PlanFreedom to make decisions affecting the function within the overall business strategy.
as a strong professional profile and reputation both internally and within the industry and utilises this effectively to leverage business opportunities.
ay to day line management of junior team members to ensure effective utilisation of team members and delivery of project outcomes.
erforms a challenging range and variety of complex technical and professional activities in the pursuit of project excellence.
Ensures compliance and adherence to all applicable SHEQ procedures for self and others.
akes a key role in projects within relevant specialist field.
anages the delivery of specialised components of projects.
roject managing a mix of large and complex planning submissionsProject managing planning appeals including appearing at appeal hearings and/or as an expert witness at appeal inquiries.
erforming strategic planning research and policy development including assessments of development potential.
ndertaking site inspections and assessing the merits of proposals.
iving guidance to engineers/architects on the production of drawings and supplementary information in relation to planning submissions.
roviding strategic project management input including financial management.
roviding senior leadership within the Planning DivisionMaintaining continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the RTPI.
Qualifications & Experience An RTPI accredited degree or Masters in a related disciplineA chartered member of the Royal Town Planning InstituteWill have spent considerable time working in the planning industry, ideally including some experience of working in the private sector, and experience of directly managing staff or leading a team.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Excellent communication skills and influencing abilitiesStrong client management and resolution including the ability to present at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders.
xpert negotiation and commercial skills coupled with strong commercial knowledge.
xcellent project management skills coupled with timeliness and accuracyStrong report writing skills and ability to review colleagues’ work providing constructive feedbackA strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics.
xemplary knowledge and expertise of planning practice legislation across England and Wales.
natural ability to explain and discuss planning issues for varied audience We offer benefits, which benefit.
Non contractual growth bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary if growth target is achieved as a company)Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holidays (25 days for FTE & 8 bank holidays)Hybrid Flexible Working EnvironmentPrivate Medical Insurance - Vitality Health CareEnhanced Pension contribution (5%)Death in Service coverBUPA Cash PlanLoyalty Leave (Continuous Service accrued annual leave up to 5 days)Protected Continuous Professional Development TimeProfessional BodyMembership cover12-month subscription for Headspace – lifelong guide to better mental healthCycle to work schemeDiscounts and perks - Odeon, Apple, Amazon Prime, Cafe NeroEmployee Assistance Program (employee support including access to 24/7 counselling) Interested in finding out more about our culture at Lanpro? -Glassdoor Company Culture Reviews