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