Associate Director

Strategic Growth, Team Leadership & Business Development

A genuinely exciting opportunity has arisen for an MRTPI Associate Director to join a high‑performing planning consultancy in Leeds, taking a leading role in delivering major residential and regeneration schemes while driving regional growth.

This consultancy has a strong reputation for advising developers, land promoters and investors on strategic housing projects, complex planning appeals and Local Plan promotions. Their success is built on long‑term relationships, technical credibility and commercial understanding.

As Associate Director, you will operate as a senior leader within the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading major residential and mixed‑use planning strategies
• Driving business development and generating new instructions
• Leading project teams and ensuring delivery quality
• Managing and mentoring junior and mid‑level planners
• Financial oversight of projects, including profitability and resourcing
• Representing clients at Local Plan examinations, hearings and inquiries
• Supporting recruitment and long‑term growth planning for the Leeds office

This is a role for someone who wants genuine influence, not just delivery responsibility.

• Proven team leadership and staff management capability
• Strong commercial awareness and fee management skills
• Evidence of winning work or supporting successful client growth
• Established regional network across Yorkshire property and development sectors

A superb opportunity for a planner ready to step into senior leadership.

All applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.