Planning Director - Leeds

Yorkshire Regional Lead - Strategic Planning & Growth

FutureGen Recruitment is working with a leading planningconsultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow their Leeds/Yorkshireoperation.

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

The Role

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

Your remit will include:

• Settingand delivering a regional growth strategy across Yorkshire
• Leadingmajor client accounts and securing new instructions
• Managinga pipeline of strategic residential and regeneration projects
• Developingand mentoring senior planners and future leaders
• Recruitingand building a high-performing planning team
• Leadinghigh-level planning appeals, inquiries and Local Plan examinations
• Overseeingproject profitability, budgets and operational performance
• Representingthe consultancy within the wider regional development market

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

About You

• Strongtrack record in consultancy, developer or major stakeholder environments
• Provensuccess winning work and developing client relationships
• Experiencemanaging teams, budgets and business performance
• Strongmarket reputation and regional network
• Commerciallydriven, entrepreneurial and growth-focused mindset

A standout leadership role with clear opportunity to buildsomething significant.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictestconfidence.