Job Title: Technical Director / Associate Director - Planning Location: Leeds Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We're working with one of the UK's most progressive multi-disciplinary consultancies to appoint a Planning Technical Director or Associate Director for their growing team in Leeds.

This is a leadership-level role suited to someone with a strong planning background and a passion for shaping major infrastructure, environmental, and development projects across the UK.

The role You'll join a national team of over 60 planners within a wider Environment Practice that's driving innovation in sustainable infrastructure, Net Zero, ESG, and digital transformation. As a senior member of the team, you'll lead on key projects, manage client relationships, support business growth, and mentor colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

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Delivering high-quality town planning consultancy services across major infrastructure and development schemes *

Leading bids, managing resources, and ensuring governance and commercial oversight *

Building strong client relationships and identifying new work opportunities *

Collaborating with technical teams across planning, environment, transport, and energy *

Managing and developing junior team members through coaching and reviews *

Supporting the strategic growth of the Northern planning team

What we're looking for:

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Chartered RTPI planner with a strong academic and professional background *

Extensive planning experience in consultancy or a similar environment *

Strong commercial awareness and experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects *

Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills *

A collaborative mindset and the confidence to drive innovation and growth

What's on offer:

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Competitive salary and car allowance *

Flexible working and support for career progression *

Diverse, inclusive working culture with strong networks and mentoring *

Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects across energy, transport, water, and housing *

A leadership position within one of the UK's most respected consultancy teams

To explore this opportunity in confidence, get in touch today.