REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF PLANNING

Hiring now! - Regional Director of York 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 a driven members of the team to support our growth and awareness of our multidisciplinary offering, generate opportunities and deliver excellence.
The Role.
As Regional Director you will be responsible for leading the planning team in the Yorkoffice, managing and leading the office and encouraging crossworking across a wider range of disciplines.
The role will also involve assisting the Director of Planning in the overall management of the Planning Division as directed, and to be an ambassador for the company by winning new business and playing a prominent role inhelping to develop the business.
We are in excess of an 80 strong team nationwide and equipped to deliver projects at any scale.
The Regional Director will be tasked to build out and generate opportunities across all oursectors(including Residential, Commercial and Assets and Estates) and generate opportunities with new and existing clients.
The position will involve.
Strong client liaison to attract further work with evidence that clients will work alongside them without need for higher level involvementStrong networking skills and the ability to build contacts across the industry and with key contacts in local planning authoritiesTargets, establishes, consolidates, and builds on relationships with new and existing clients and colleaguesAble to lead winning presentations and to produce final reports and presentations with little or no input from seniorsUses technical knowledge to identify and realise client opportunities through both tried and tested and innovative methods.
esponsible for negotiating major contracts with customers/clients and orsuppliers/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 Plan.
reedom 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.
esponsible for the P&L, budget, profitability and SHEQ aspects for specific area(s),activity and/or project(s)Responsible for predicting and planning future resources including liaising with other divisions across Lanpro to ensure effective utilisation of team(s)Effectively manages significant and complex projects to a high standard, with no supervision.
akes a key role in projects within relevant specialised field and provides technical leadership.
anages the delivery of specialised components of projects.
roject managing planning appeals including appearing at appeal hearings and/or as an expert witness at appeal inquiries.
reparing tender responses.
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.
The position will involve you having.
An RTPI accredited degree or Masters in a related disciplineChartered membership of the Royal Town Planning InstituteA Planning degree and at least 8 years’ professional experience, preferably with some experience of working in the private sector including having led on large scale schemes and projects.
inimum of 3-5 years people management experience and operating at a strategic operation level.
xperienced in transformational change and mentoring individuals at a more junior level.
xcellent communication skills.
trong client management and resolution including the ability to present at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders, and to large audiences.
xpert negotiation skills.
xcellent project management and organisational skills.
trong report writing skills and ability to review colleagues’ work providing constructive feedback.
strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics.
xemplary knowledge and expertise of planning practice legislation across England and Wales.
utstanding project management skills coupled with timeliness, accuracy and attention to detailAbility to prioritise workloads and juggle competing demands.
Our strength and capability at Lanpro is through our people, so we offer a strong proposition to both incentivise and support our team.
We thrive to provide benefits, which benefit including.
Looking after your health.
Private medical insurance - via vitality healthcareBUPA medical Cash planDiscounted Gym membershipsEmployee Assistance Program - access to qualified professionals around health and financial Improving your day to day.
Enhanced annual leave entitlementLoyalty leave - accruable service daysHybrid working environmentDiscounts on products and perks, such as Amazon Prime, Odeon or VUE, cafe Nero, Apple, Itsu and supermarkets.
Continuous reward along the way.
A Company bonus scheme - rewarding for growthDefined promotion windows throughout the yearTeam celebration events and socials Protecting the future.
Enhanced company pension, looking after your futureDeath in service cover, securing others future Enabling your progression.
Professional body membership coverExclusive access to E-learning contentProtected CPD time (individual and company)Defined career progression framework Be part of a leading consultancy that shapes spaces for the better,co-creates social and environmentalvalue, and provides a vibrant workplacefull of opportunity.
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