Planning Director - Oxford

Regional Growth Lead - Strategic Housing & High-Value Development

FutureGen Recruitment is working with a leading planning consultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow its Oxford operation.

This is a senior strategic appointment for an MRTPI planning leader with a strong commercial mindset, proven business development success and the ability to build and manage a high-performing team. The Planning Director will take responsibility for driving regional growth, securing major instructions, and leading complex residential and mixed-use projects across Oxfordshire and the wider South East.

The Role

As Planning Director, you will take ownership of the Oxford team's strategic direction and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and delivering the Oxford regional growth strategy
• Winning new work and strengthening major client relationships
• Leading major residential, mixed-use and strategic land planning projects
• Managing senior stakeholders including developers, land promoters and investors
• Overseeing project profitability, operational performance and team resourcing
• Leading major planning appeals and Local Plan examinations
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing senior staff and future leadership talent
• Acting as a visible market leader across the Oxfordshire development community
• Ensuring planning delivery excellence and maintaining the consultancy's reputation

This is an opportunity to lead a region and play a key role in shaping the long-term success of the business.

About You

• Proven success winning and delivering major planning instructions
• Strong leadership capability with team management experience
• Strong commercial and financial awareness (fees, profitability, growth planning)
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to drive regional growth

A rare opportunity for an ambitious planning leader to take ownership of a high-performing market.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.