Planning Director – Leeds

Company: FutureGen Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Yorkshire Regional Lead – Strategic Planning & Growth

FutureGen Recruitment is working with a leading planningconsultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and grow their Leeds/Yorkshireoperation.

This is a rare senior appointment offering genuine autonomy.The successful candidate will shape the strategic direction of the regionalteam, drive business development, strengthen client relationships and overseedelivery of high-profile residential and regeneration projects.

The Role

As Planning Director, you will hold responsibility for bothtechnical leadership and commercial growth.

Your remit will include:

  • Settingand delivering a regional growth strategy across Yorkshire
  • Leadingmajor client accounts and securing new instructions
  • Managinga pipeline of strategic residential and regeneration projects
  • Developingand mentoring senior planners and future leaders
  • Recruitingand building a high-performing planning team
  • Leadinghigh-level planning appeals, inquiries and Local Plan examinations
  • Overseeingproject profitability, budgets and operational performance
  • Representingthe consultancy within the wider regional development market

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of aregion and build a long-term planning legacy.

About You

  • Strongtrack record in consultancy, developer or major stakeholder environments
  • Provensuccess winning work and developing client relationships
  • Experiencemanaging teams, budgets and business performance
  • Strongmarket reputation and regional network
  • Commerciallydriven, entrepreneurial and growth-focused mindset

A standout leadership role with clear opportunity to buildsomething significant.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictestconfidence.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026