Planning Director - New Leeds Office Location: Leeds Salary: Highly competitive + equity/bonus potentialA 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 RoleAs Planning Director, you will:Lead the setup and strategic growth of a new Leeds office from the ground upBring energy and ambition to develop a high-performing planning teamGenerate new business and nurture existing client relationships across sectorsDrive projects from initial instruction through to successful deliveryRepresent the business regionally and contribute to national strategyEnjoy genuine autonomy, backed by strong central operational and technical supportAbout YouWe''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 officeWell-connected in the Yorkshire/North planning marketConfident winning work and fostering long-term client partnershipsSkilled in delivering high-quality planning advice across a range of sectorsCollaborative, people-focused, and eager to shape a new team cultureWhy