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.
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