Technical Director of Ecology

Lanpro; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

Hybrid working environment

Professional Body membership contribution

Vitality Health Care – Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Lanpro is looking for a Technical Director to provide strategic technical leadership in their Ecology business, with a focus on growth across the North of England. The successful candidate will combine deep ecological expertise with commercial awareness, leading a high-performing team and driving business development.

The role is based in York but can involve working from other offices, and offers flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements. The position includes numerous benefits, such as enhanced annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level consultancy experience in ecological consultancy.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and environmental legislation.
• Full membership of CIEEM.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight on major and complex ecology projects.
• Lead technical excellence and best practice initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical standards and procedures.
• Support business development through technical leadership.

Skills

Technical leadership

Ecological expertise

Business development

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Director to provide strategic technical leadership across our Ecology business, together with leading and growing our ecology presence across the North of England. This role is suited to a recognised technical specialist and senior leader who can combine deep ecological expertise with strong commercial awareness, team leadership and business development skills. Location: York office (or Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh) with travel to other offices and project sites. Full time or part time working will be considered.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority for Ecology across the business.
• Lead technical excellence, innovation and best practice initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight on major and complex projects.
• Undertake technical reviews of key deliverables.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and guidance.
• Support colleagues with specialist technical advice.
• Lead on complex EcIA, HRA and BNG assessments.
• Lead the strategic growth and performance of the Northern Ecology Business.
• Develop and implement regional business plans and growth strategies.
• Build, lead and inspire a high‑performing ecology team.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Support business development through technical leadership and client engagement.
• Lead major framework opportunities, bids and strategic pursuits.
• Oversee operational performance, resource planning and financial management.
• Work collaboratively with Directors across the Group to support multidisciplinary growth.
• Represent Lanpro at conferences, industry groups and professional forums.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Extensive senior‑level consultancy experience with significant experience in ecological consultancy leadership.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams and growing business performance.
• Strong commercial and financial management experience.
• Demonstrable success in business development and maintaining strategic client relationships.
• Expertise in Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
• Proven experience delivering nationally significant or complex projects.
• Excellent technical review and quality assurance capabilities.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and environmental legislation.
• Full membership of CIEEM.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Protected species licences.
• NSIP experience.
• Expert Witness experience.
• Industry presentations.
• Experience leading regional or national business units.
• Experience contributing to corporate strategy, business planning and organisational growth initiatives.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional recognition.

Benefits

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 Café 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