Job Description
Planning Director – New Leeds Office
Location: Leeds
Salary: Highly competitive + equity/bonus potential
A leading UK planning consultancy is embarking on an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an entrepreneurial Planning Director to establish and lead its brand-new Leeds office.
This is a rare opportunity for a senior planning professional who wants more than a traditional Director role. You will be the driving force behind launching, shaping, and growing a new regional presence for an established, respected consultancy with a strong national platform.
The Role
As Planning Director, you will:
* Lead the setup and strategic growth of a new Leeds office from the ground up
* Bring energy and ambition to develop a high‑performing planning team
* Generate new business and nurture existing client relationships across sectors
* Drive projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery
* Represent the business regionally and contribute to national strategy
* Enjoy genuine autonomy, backed by strong central operational and technical support
About You
We’re looking for a Planning Director – or an Associate Director ready to step up – who is:
* Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited by the challenge of building an office
* Well‑connected in the Yorkshire/North planning market
* Confident winning work and fostering long‑term client partnerships
* Skilled in delivering high‑quality planning advice across a range of sectors
* Collaborative, people‑focused, and eager to shape a new team culture
Why This Opportunity?
* Join a consultancy with an exceptional reputation and a diverse, robust project pipeline
* Play a defining role in opening and scaling a new office
* Benefit from real progression, long‑term incentives, and leadership influence
* Work within a supportive national network while creating something uniquely yours
If you’re ready to take ownership of a new chapter – both for yourself and for a growing consultancy – we would love to speak with you.
To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch.
#J-18808-Ljbffr