Planning director – reading

Regional Growth Lead – Strategic Housing & CommercialDevelopment

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a leading consultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and expand its Reading/Thames Valley operation.

This is a senior leadership appointment offering significant autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a successful planning team. The Planning Director will drive business growth, secure major client relationships and oversee delivery of high-profile planning projects across residential and commercial sectors.

The Role

As Planning Director, your responsibilities will extend well beyond project delivery.

• Leading the Thames Valley business growth strategy
• Developing and expanding major client relationships
• Winning new work across strategic housing, regeneration and commercial sectors
• Managing senior planning staff and building a high-performing team
• Overseeing operational performance and regional P&L responsibility
• Leading major planning appeals and Local Plan examinations
• Acting as a visible leader within the regional property market
• Ensuring delivery quality and maintaining the firm’s planning reputation

This is a role for someone who enjoys leading from the front—commercially minded, technically strong and confident operating at board-level with clients.

About You

• Proven record of winning and delivering major planning instructions
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management experience
• Experience leading teams, mentoring senior staff and shaping growth strategy
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build market presence

A rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing region and push it to the next level.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.