Location
Leeds
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
27/11/2025
Closing date
18/12/2025
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:
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Lead the setup and strategic growth of a new Leeds office from the ground up
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Bring energy and ambition to develop a high-performing planning team
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Generate new business and nurture existing client relationships across sectors
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Drive projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery
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Represent the business regionally and contribute to national strategy
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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:
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Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and excited by the challenge of building an office
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Well-connected in the Yorkshire/North planning market
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Confident winning work and fostering long-term client partnerships
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Skilled in delivering high-quality planning advice across a range of sectors
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Collaborative, people-focused, and eager to shape a new team culture
Why This Opportunity?
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Join a consultancy with an exceptional reputation and a diverse, robust project pipeline
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Play a defining role in opening and scaling a new office
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Benefit from real progression, long-term incentives, and leadership influence
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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.