Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design. We work on projects at all scales within urban, 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, Bath and York. Our multidisciplinary service spans across the following disciplines: Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), 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 person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. The role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lanpro and support our Regional Director of Planning to support the growth of the Lanpro Group. We are looking for a commercially focused candidate who is client facing with the technical abilities to account manage key projects at a senior level with the wider multidisciplinary team. We are in excess of a 150 strong team nationwide and equipped to deliver projects at any scale. The Associate Director will be tasked to develop 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: Taking the lead on Lanpro client centric agenda for the role holders area of the skillset (planning), both internally and externally. Having strong client liaison and relationship building skills to generate new opportunities, whilst optimising existing relationships to seek further work from prior excellent project outcomes. Strong networking skills and business development and the ability to build contacts across the industry and with key contacts in local planning authorities. Identifying targets, establishing and consolidating new and existing clients and colleagues. Contribute to winning presentations and to produce final reports and presentations for tenders and clients. Using technical knowledge to identify and realise client opportunities through both tried and tested and innovative methods. Responsibility for negotiating significant fee agreements with customers/clients and or suppliers/contractors including managing contractual aspects. Effectively manages significant and complex projects to a high standard. Takes a key role in projects within relevant specialised field and provides technical leadership. As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard: Non contractual growth bonus scheme Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days) Hybrid working environment (flexible work) Centrally based offices in London, Cambridge, Norwich and Manchester. Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Company pension Death in service cover BUPA Cash Plan Protected CPDs (Department, individual and company wide) E Learning portal access Professional Body membership contribution Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually. Discounted Gym membership Cycle to work scheme 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.