Company Overview
Lanpro is a market leading multi‑disciplinary consultancy that specialises in Environment led Planning and Design. We work on projects at all scales within town, semi‑rural and rural contexts across a range of sectors including residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed‑use commercial developments.
About Lanpro
Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Our agile team’s comprehensive service has fostered growth nationwide with offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford. We offer multidisciplinary services covering planning, environmental impact assessment (EIA), ecology, GIS, landscape architecture, architecture & design, arboriculture, visualisation, historic environment, acoustics, air quality, civil engineering, geo‑environmental, MEP building services, structural, sustainability, transport & highways, utilities, water & flood risk.
We thrive on providing a culture that offers great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across a range of professions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing in each person’s potential and supporting professional growth.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Associate Director to provide leadership within our growing Ecology team. This role combines technical excellence with people management, client relationship management and business development responsibilities. The position is based in our York office, but we are open to candidates in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Edinburgh, responsible for leading and expanding our ecological presence across the North of England and beyond. Travel to other offices and project sites will be required. Full‑time and part‑time work will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of ecologists, supporting performance, development and wellbeing.
* Manage key client accounts and develop new business opportunities.
* Oversee delivery of complex ecological projects and frameworks.
* Provide technical review and strategic advice on major projects.
* Support recruitment, succession planning and team growth.
* Lead bid preparation and contribute to framework submissions.
* Collaborate with Directors across the business to support multidisciplinary growth.
* Represent the company at industry events, strengthening brand and market presence.
Essential Requirements
* Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
* Extensive consultancy experience including team leadership.
* Strong technical expertise in:
o Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)
o Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
o Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
* Proven experience managing clients and project portfolios.
* Experience managing team performance and utilisation.
* Strong commercial awareness and business development experience.
* Full membership of CIEEM.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Requirements
* Protected species licences.
* NSIP experience.
* Experience acting as Expert Witness.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
Benefits
As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect standard benefits such as:
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Death in service cover
* Centrally based city offices
* Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
* Protected CPD (department, individual and company wide)
* 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
* 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, Café Nero)
* Employee assistance programme – financial and mental health support from external expertise.
* BUPA cash plan
* Cycle to work scheme
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