Bepart of an exciting team that shapes spaces for thebetter.
Ourindependent and forwardthinking multidisciplinary consultancyprovides exceptional planning design and environmental servicesacross the UK underpinned by regional knowledge servicespecificexpertise and strong clientrelationships.
We are looking for newdriven members of the team to support our growth and deliverexcellence to support our aim to be the UKs leadingmultidisciplinary consultancy that shapes spaces for the bettercocreates social and environmental value and provides a vibrantworkplace full of opportunity.
We offer an environmentthat is diverse entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and yourprofessional development.
As an Equal OpportunityEmployer we believe in each persons potential and well help youreach yours.
Our Planning team has newopportunities arising following recent instructions and upcomingprojects. We are looking for commercially focused candidates whohave the technical abilities to account manage key projects at asenior level.
Our latestvacancy Associate Director
The purpose of therole:
As an Associate Director you will take aleadership role on planning projects and coordinating andoverseeing projects. You will be an ambassador for the companyundertaking business development through building upon existingclient relationships and actively seeking opportunities for futurebusiness whilst also taking a leadership role in developing theteams core competencies assisting the Regional Director in thedaytoday management of the team and undertaking direct linemanagement responsibilities as directed by the RegionalDirector.
Role Responsibilities
Were looking for someonewho:
* Demonstrates effectivemanagement and the ability to influence and persuade across a rangeof stakeholders both internally andexternally.
* Helps to ensure all members of theteam are effectively developed and is committed to personal CPD inpursuit of continuous learning andselfimprovement.
* Inputs into team objectivesand delegates effectively.
* Demonstrateseffective management of staff and direct reports not solely on aproject basis.
* Takes responsibility for linemanagement coaching mentoring training wellbeing and theperformance management of more junioremployees
* Assists in the technical developmentof staff coaching and mentoring ontechnical
* Assisting with others gainingprofessional accreditation.
* Participates inappraisals for more junior employees.
* Supportsand encourages collaboration and innovation in order to deliverexcellence
* Champions the Lanpro client centricagenda internally and externally.
* Establishesconsolidates and builds on relationships with new and existingclients and colleagues.
* Ensures clientexpectations are managed appropriately and that their needs areidentified and met (or exceeded)
* Providestechnical input into projects and bids and uses technical knowledgeto identify and realise new clientopportunities.
* Responsible for negotiatingmajor contracts with customers/clients and or suppliers/contractorsincluding managing legal and contractualaspects.
* Develops business opportunities withnew and existing clients with little or no support and demonstratesexcellent judgement and ability in targeting strategic andprofitable jobs.
* Makes decisions at a tacticallevel with some strategic input to overall functional strategy andregional Business Plan
* Freedom to makedecisions affecting the function within the overall businessstrategy.
* Has a strong professional profile andreputation both internally and within the industry and utilisesthis effectively to leverage businessopportunities.
* Day to day line management ofjunior team members to ensure effective utilisation of team membersand delivery of project outcomes.
* Performs achallenging range and variety of complex technical and professionalactivities in the pursuit of project excellence. Ensures complianceand adherence to all applicable SHEQ procedures for self andothers.
* Takes a key role in projects withinrelevant specialist field.
* Manages the deliveryof specialised components of projects.
* Projectmanaging a mix of large and complex planningsubmissions
* Project managing planning appealsincluding appearing at appeal hearings and/or as an expert witnessat appeal inquiries.
* Performing strategicplanning research and policy development including assessments ofdevelopment potential.
* Undertaking siteinspections and assessing the merits ofproposals.
* Giving guidance toengineers/architects on the production of drawings andsupplementary information in relation to planningsubmissions.
* Providing strategic projectmanagement input including financialmanagement.
* Providing senior leadership withinthe Planning Division
* Maintaining continuingprofessional development in accordance with the requirements of theRTPI.
Qualifications &Experience
* An RTPI accredited degreeor Masters in a related discipline
* A charteredmember of the Royal Town PlanningInstitute
* Will have spent considerable timeworking in the planning industry ideally including some experienceof working in the private sector and experience of directlymanaging staff or leading ateam.
Essential Knowledge SkillsAbilities
* Excellent communicationskills and influencing abilities
* Strong clientmanagement and resolution including the ability to present atsenior levels and across a range ofstakeholders.
* Expert negotiation and commercialskills coupled with strong commercialknowledge.
* Excellent project management skillscoupled with timeliness and accuracy
* Strongreport writing skills and ability to review colleagues workproviding constructive feedback
* A strongawareness of local politics and the interface between planning andpolitics.
* Exemplary knowledge and expertise ofplanning practice legislation across England and Wales.
* A natural ability to explain and discussplanning issues for variedaudience
We offer benefits whichbenefit:
* Non contractual growth bonusscheme (up to 10% of salary if growth target is achieved as acompany)
* Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement plusbank holidays (25 days for FTE & 8 bankholidays)
* Hybrid Flexible WorkingEnvironment
* Private Medical Insurance VitalityHealth Care
* Enhanced Pension contribution(5%)
* Death in Servicecover
* BUPA CashPlan
* Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service accruedannual leave up to 5 days)
* Protected ContinuousProfessional Development Time
* Professional BodyMembership cover
* 12month subscription forHeadspace lifelong guide to better mentalhealth
* Cycle to workscheme
* Discounts and perks Odeon Apple AmazonPrime Cafe Nero
* Employee Assistance Program(employee support including access to 24/7counselling)
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