Planning Director - Reading

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a leading consultancyseeking a Planning Director to lead and expand its Reading/Thames Valleyoperation. This is a senior leadership appointment offering significantautonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to shape the strategic directionof a successful planning team. The Planning Director will drive businessgrowth, secure major client relationships and oversee delivery of high-profileplanning projects across residential and commercial sectors.

As Planning Director, your responsibilities will extend wellbeyond project delivery.

• Leadingthe Thames Valley business growth strategy
• Developingand expanding major client relationships
• Winningnew work across strategic housing, regeneration and commercial sectors
• Managingsenior planning staff and building a high-performing team
• Overseeingoperational performance and regional P&L responsibility
• Leadingmajor planning appeals and Local Plan examinations
• Actingas a visible leader within the regional property market
• Ensuringdelivery quality and maintaining the firm's planning reputation

This is a role for someone who enjoys leading from the front- commercially minded, technically strong and confident operating atboard-level with clients.

• Provenrecord of winning and delivering major planning instructions
• Strongcommercial acumen and financial management experience
• Experienceleading teams, mentoring senior staff and shaping growth strategy
• Entrepreneurialmindset with the ability to build market presence

A rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-performingregion and push it to the next level.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictestconfidence.