Regional Director of Planning

York, England, gb

Hiring now! - Regional Director of York Our independent and forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy provides exceptional planning, 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 York office, 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 our sectors  (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 seniors Uses technical knowledge to identify and realise client opportunities through both tried and tested and innovative methods.Responsible for negotiating major contracts with customers/clients and orsuppliers/contractors including managing legal and contractual aspects. Develops business opportunities with new and existing clients with little or no supportand demonstrates excellent judgement and ability in targeting strategic and profitablejobs. Makes decisions at a tactical level with some strategic input to overall functionalstrategy and regional Business Plan. Freedom to make decisions affecting the function within the overall business strategy. Has a strong professional profile and reputation both internally and within theindustry and utilises this effectively to leverage business opportunities.Responsible 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 otherdivisions across Lanpro to ensure effective utilisation of team(s) Effectively manages significant and complex projects to a high standard, with nosupervision. Takes a key role in projects within relevant specialised field and provides technicalleadership.Manages the delivery of specialised components of projects. Project managing planning appeals including appearing at appeal hearings and/or asan expert witness at appeal inquiries. Preparing tender responses.Performing strategic planning research and policy development includingassessments of development potential. Undertaking site inspections and assessing the merits of proposals. Giving guidance to engineers/architects on the production of drawings andsupplementary information in relation to planning submissions.The position will involve you having:An RTPI accredited degree or Masters in a related discipline Chartered 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. Minimum of 3-5 years people management experience and operating at a strategic operation level. Experienced in transformational change and mentoring individuals at a more junior level.Excellent communication skills.Strong client management and resolution including the ability to present at seniorlevels and across a range of stakeholders, and to large audiences. Expert negotiation skills. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong report writing skills and ability to review colleagues’ work providingconstructive feedback. A strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics.Exemplary knowledge and expertise of planning practice legislation across Englandand Wales. Outstanding project management skills coupled with timeliness, accuracy andattention to detail  Ability 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 healthcare BUPA medical Cash plan Discounted Gym memberships Employee Assistance Program - access to qualified professionals around health and financialImproving 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 socialsProtecting the future:Enhanced company pension, looking after your futureDeath in service cover, securing others futureEnabling your progression:Professional body membership coverExclusive access to E-learning contentProtected CPD time (individual and company)Defined career progression frameworkBe part of a leading consultancy that shapes spaces for the better, co-creates social and environmental value, and provides a vibrant workplace full of opportunity. Our culture - 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