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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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 28, 2026
Job Type:
Business
Location:
Leeds, United Kingdom
Company:
FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.
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