Principle Consultant Technical Director [Ecology] Regional Director of Ecology (North)

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.

We work on projects at all scales within town semi-rural and rural contexts across a variety of sectors that includes residential historic sites and estates renewable energy infrastructure and mixed-use commercial developments.

About Lanpro

Lanpro is a fast growing unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge London Norwich Manchester Edinburgh and York.

Our multidisciplinary service spans across the following disciplines: Planning Architecture Arboriculture Ecology Archaeology and Heritage Masterplanning Landscape Architecture Geomatics and Urban Design.

We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects recognition of success continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. To find out more about our culture please click here.

We are proud that together our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy residential and infrastructure sectors.

We offer an environment that is diverse entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

This posting is intended to build a talent pipeline and explore interest for a potential role/s that may open in the future.

We are seeking experienced and driven candidates for a potential role of Principle Consultant / Technical Director of Ecology / Regional Director of Ecology (title to be agreed dependent on experience). The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within our Ecology team. They will be strategic be client-facing responsible for leading regional delivery driving business growth and providing technical direction across a diverse project portfolio.

This role is ideal for an established leader looking to shape and grow an ecology team influence project outcomes at a strategic level and contribute to the continued success of a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Whilst we are open to applications from candidates who will be based from across the North of the UK this position will ideally be based in our York office with responsibility for leading and expanding our ecology presence across the North of England and beyond. Travel to other offices and project sites will be required as part of the role.

If successful you will:

• Lead the northern ecology team providing mentorship technical oversight and strategic direction
• Act as a technical authority across key disciplines including EcIA HRA and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Oversee and deliver high-quality ecological input into complex multidisciplinary projects
• Manage client relationships acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for growth
• Provide expert witness support where required including Public Inquiries and Hearings
• Lead on project delivery ensuring quality programme and financial targets are met
• Support bid preparation tendering and framework opportunities
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated innovative solutions
• Contribute to the development of new services technical standards and best practice
• Represent the company at industry events strengthening brand and market presence

Essential Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in ecological consultancy including leadership or senior management roles
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale and complex projects (e.g. infrastructure energy or major residential schemes)
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
  • Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)
  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams resources and project finances
• Experience acting in a client-facing role with strong relationship management skills
• Excellent report writing and technical review capabilities
• Sound knowledge of UK planning policy legislation and best practice
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable Requirements

• Protected species licences (e.g. bat survey licence)
• Experience acting as an Expert Witness
• International project experience
• Strong commercial awareness and experience contributing to business development strategy
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy environments

As a valued employee of Lanpro you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:

Day One

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

• Death in service cover

• Centrally based City offices

• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)

• Protected CPD (Department individual and companywide)

• Professional Body membership contribution

• Enhanced Company pension

• Career progression framework and development including two defined promotion windows annually.

• E Learning portal access

• Non contractual growth bonus scheme

After Probation and Beyond

• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)

• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance

• Discounted Gym membership

• Discounts and perks - Amazon prime Free Odeon Cinema tickets Apple benefits and Cafe Nero

• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.

• BUPA Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.

• Cycle to work scheme