Planning Director - Sheffield

  • FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Regional Lead - Strategic Growth & Market Positioning

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a highly respected planning consultancy seeking a Planning Director to lead and expand its Yorkshire operations.

This is not simply a delivery role - it is a strategic leadership appointment with responsibility for revenue growth, team development and market positioning across residential and regeneration sectors.

The Role
  • Setting and delivering the regional business growth strategy
  • Leading and expanding the planning team
  • Securing new client relationships and major instructions
  • Overseeing financial performance and P&L responsibility
  • Leading major appeals and Local Plan examinations
  • Representing the business within the regional property market
  • Mentoring and developing future leaders within the team

You will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of growth.

About You
  • Proven success winning and delivering major planning instructions
  • Strong regional developer and investor network
  • Experience managing teams and financial performance
  • Entrepreneurial and commercially driven

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuine regional leadership role with autonomy and influence.

All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality.