Planning Director

Director of Planning – BirminghamAre you a driven planner from a large corporate consultancy, ready to branch out, build your own team, and lead a new chapter? If you're a self-starter with your own client base and a hunger to grow, we want to hear from you.About the RoleThis is a new and senior leadership position within a well-established planning consultancy that has enjoyed significant growth over the past two years. Now, they are expanding further — with a particular focus on Birmingham — and need a proactive Director of Planning to spearhead the next phase.What You’ll Be DoingLeading and building a planning team in a key growth area (Birmingham)Developing and expanding your own client portfolio from day oneOverseeing planning strategy, feasibility studies, applications, and negotiationsDevising creative and commercially focused solutions with multidisciplinary collaborationRepresenting the business with confidence in new sectors and marketsWho You AreCurrently at a larger consultancy or similar — with a proven ability to self-generate clientsA strong network of existing clients and relationships ready to leverageA natural leader: entrepreneurial, ambitious, and resourcefulReady to take ownership, drive growth, and build a team from the ground upWhat’s on OfferCompetitive base: £90,000 – £100,000+ (dependent on experience and client pipeline)Generous bonus scheme and additional benefitsExciting opportunity to shape a new branch within a flourishing consultancyStrong investment in your leadership and development — for the right person, the sky’s the limitMore InformationIf you're ready to make your mark and lead the expansion of a dynamic planning division, please call or email Rob confidentially on:Rob Hanks Futuregen Recruitment

Created: 2025-09-10