Planning Director - Leeds

Yorkshire Regional Lead - Strategic Planning & Growth

FutureGen Recruitment is working with a leading planning consultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow their Leeds/Yorkshire operation.

This is a rare senior appointment offering genuine autonomy. The successful candidate will shape the strategic direction of the regional team, drive business development, strengthen client relationships and oversee delivery of high-profile residential and regeneration projects.

The Role

As Planning Director, you will hold responsibility for both technical leadership and commercial growth.

Your remit will include:

• Setting and delivering a regional growth strategy across Yorkshire
• Leading major client accounts and securing new instructions
• Managing a pipeline of strategic residential and regeneration projects
• Developing and mentoring senior planners and future leaders
• Recruiting and building a high-performing planning team
• Leading high-level planning appeals, inquiries and Local Plan examinations
• Overseeing project profitability, budgets and operational performance
• Representing the consultancy within the wider regional development market

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a region and build a long-term planning legacy.

About You

• Strong track record in consultancy, developer or major stakeholder environments
• Proven success winning work and developing client relationships
• Experience managing teams, budgets and business performance
• Strong market reputation and regional network
• Commercially driven, entrepreneurial and growth-focused mindset

A standout leadership role with clear opportunity to build something significant.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.