Job Description
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.
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