Technical Director of Ecology

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.

We work on projects at all scales within town, 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.

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide. Our Group now has access to offices in Norwich, London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter and Chelmsford.

Our multidisciplinary services span across multiple disciplines. Our Group offerings now include Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Landscape Architecture, Architecture & Design, Arboriculture, Visualisation, Historic Environment, Acoustics, Air Quality, Civil Engineering, Geo‑environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk.

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. 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.

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.

This role is ideal for an established leader looking to shape and grow an ecology team, influence project outcomes at a strategic level, and contribute to the continued success of a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Whilst this position will ideally be based in our York office we are open to candidates based in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, with responsibility for leading and expanding our ecology presence across the North of England and beyond. Travel to other offices and project sites will be required as part of the role. Full time and part time working will be considered for this role.

• 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.

• 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)
  • Biodiv…