Planning Director

Planning Director - New Leeds Office
Location: Leeds
Salary: Highly competitive + equity/bonus potential

A leading UK planning consultancy is embarking on an exciting phase of growth and is seeking an entrepreneurial Planning Director to establish and lead its brand-new Leeds office.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior planning professional who wants more than a traditional Director role. You will be the driving force behind launching, shaping, and growing a new regional presence for an established, respected consultancy with a strong national platform.

The Role

As Planning Director, you will:

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

About You

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

Why This Opportunity?

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