Strategic Planning Director

4 weeks ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Lanpro Full time
Be part of an exciting team that shapes spaces for the better.

We are looking for a commercially focused candidate who has the technical abilities to account manage key projects at a senior level. As an Associate Director, you will take a leadership role on planning projects and coordinate and oversee projects. You will be an ambassador for the company, undertaking business development through building upon existing client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for future business.

The purpose of the role is to take a leadership role in developing the team's core competencies, assisting the Regional Director in the day-to-day management of the team, and undertaking direct line management responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and influence stakeholders across a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Develop and implement team objectives and delegate effectively.
  • Manage staff and direct reports, not solely on a project basis.
  • Take responsibility for line management, coaching, mentoring, training, wellbeing, and performance management of more junior employees.
  • Assist in the technical development of staff, coaching, and mentoring on technical matters.
  • Participate in appraisals for more junior employees.
  • Support and encourage collaboration and innovation to deliver excellence.
  • Champion the Lanpro client-centric agenda internally and externally.
  • Establish, consolidate, and build on relationships with new and existing clients and colleagues.
  • Ensure client expectations are managed appropriately and that their needs are identified and met (or exceeded).
  • Provide technical input into projects and bids and use technical knowledge to identify and realise new client opportunities.
  • Negotiate major contracts with customers/clients and/or suppliers/contractors, including managing legal and contractual aspects.
  • Develop business opportunities with new and existing clients with little or no support and demonstrate excellent judgement and ability in targeting strategic and profitable jobs.
  • Make decisions at a tactical level with some strategic input to overall functional strategy and regional Business Plan.
  • Have a strong professional profile and reputation both internally and within the industry and utilise this effectively to leverage business opportunities.
  • Day-to-day line management of junior team members to ensure effective utilisation of team members and delivery of project outcomes.
  • Perform a challenging range and variety of complex technical and professional activities in the pursuit of project excellence. Ensure compliance and adherence to all applicable SHEQ procedures for self and others.
  • Take a key role in projects within relevant specialist field.
  • Manage the delivery of specialised components of projects.
  • Project manage a mix of large and complex planning submissions.
  • Project manage planning appeals, including appearing at appeal hearings and/or as an expert witness at appeal inquiries.
  • Perform strategic planning research and policy development, including assessments of development potential.
  • Undertake site inspections and assess the merits of proposals.
  • Give guidance to engineers/architects on the production of drawings and supplementary information in relation to planning submissions.
  • Provide strategic project management input, including financial management.
  • Provide senior leadership within the Planning Division.
  • Maintain continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the RTPI.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • An RTPI-accredited degree or Masters in a related discipline.
  • A chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
  • Will have spent considerable time working in the planning industry, ideally including some experience of working in the private sector and experience of directly managing staff or leading a team.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent communication skills and influencing abilities.
  • Strong client management and resolution, including the ability to present at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders.
  • Expert negotiation and commercial skills, coupled with strong commercial knowledge.
  • Excellent project management skills, coupled with timeliness and accuracy.
  • Strong report writing skills and ability to review colleagues' work, providing constructive feedback.
  • A strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics.
  • Exemplary knowledge and expertise of planning practice legislation across England and Wales.
  • A natural ability to explain and discuss planning issues for varied audiences.
We offer benefits which benefit:
  • Non-contractual growth bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary if growth target is achieved as a company).
  • Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holidays (25 days for FTE & 8 bank holidays).
  • Hybrid Flexible Working Environment.
  • Private Medical Insurance Vitality Health Care.
  • Enhanced Pension contribution (5%).
  • Death in Service cover.
  • BUPA Cash Plan.
  • Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service accrued annual leave up to 5 days).
  • Protected Continuous Professional Development Time.
  • Professional Body Membership cover.
  • 12-month subscription for Headspace lifelong guide to better mental health.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Discounts and perks Odeon Apple Amazon Prime Cafe Nero.
  • Employee Assistance Program (employee support including access to 24/7 counselling).
Interested in finding out more about our culture at Lanpro? Why not see what the team say via Glassdoor: Lanpro Reviews: What Is It Like to Work At Lanpro Glassdoor

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