Leeds Planning Director: Build & Lead New Office

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Planning Director for their new office in Leeds. The role offers the chance to establish and grow a high-performing team while driving client relationships and projects to successful delivery. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and well-connected within the North Yorkshire planning market. This opportunity provides genuine autonomy, strong support, and significant progression potential.

Benefits

Equity/bonus potential

Long-term incentives

Supportive national network

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing and growing a planning office.
• Strong connections in the Yorkshire/North planning market.
• Confidence in winning contracts and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of a new office in Leeds.
• Develop a high-performing planning team.
• Drive projects from instruction to delivery.
• Contribute to national business strategy.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

High-quality planning advice

Team collaboration

Job description

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Planning Director for their new office in Leeds. The role offers the chance to establish and grow a high-performing team while driving client relationships and projects to successful delivery. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and well-connected within the North Yorkshire planning market. This opportunity provides genuine autonomy, strong support, and significant progression potential.