Planning Director

Planning Director - New Leeds Office

Location:

Leeds

Salary:
Highly competitive + equity/bonus potential

• Lead the setup and strategic growth of a new Leeds office from the ground up
• Bring energy and ambition to develop a high-performing planning team
• Generate new business and nurture existing client relationships across sectors
• Drive projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery
• Represent the business regionally and contribute to national strategy
• Enjoy genuine autonomy, backed by strong central operational and technical support

We’re looking for a Planning Director – or an Associate Director ready to step up – who is:

• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited by the challenge of building an office
• Well-connected in the Yorkshire/North planning market
• Confident winning work and fostering long‑term client partnerships
• Skilled in delivering high‑quality planning advice across a range of sectors
• Collaborative, people‑focused, and eager to shape a new team culture

• Join a consultancy with an exceptional reputation and a diverse, robust project pipeline
• Play a defining role in opening and scaling a new office
• Benefit from real progression, long‑term incentives, and leadership influence
• Work within a supportive national network while creating something uniquely yours

If you're ready to take ownership of a new chapter – both for yourself and for a growing consultancy – we would love to speak with you.

To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch