Planning Director Reading

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a leading consultancy
seeking a Planning Director to lead and expand its Reading/Thames Valley
operation.

This is a senior leadership appointment offering significant
autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to shape the strategic direction
of a successful planning team. The Planning Director will drive business
growth, secure major client relationships and oversee delivery of high -profile
planning projects across residential and commercial sectors.

The Role

As Planning Director, your responsibilities will extend well
beyond project delivery.

Key duties include:

• Leading
  the Thames Valley business growth strategy
  
• Developing
  and expanding major client relationships
  
• Winning
  new work across strategic housing, regeneration and commercial sectors
  
• Managing
  senior planning staff and building a high -performing team
  
• Overseeing
  operational performance and regional P&L responsibility
  
• Leading
  major planning appeals and Local Plan examinations
  
• Acting
  as a visible leader within the regional property market
  
• Ensuring
  delivery 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 at
board -level with clients.

About You

• MRTPI
  qualified (essential)
  
• Proven
  record of winning and delivering major planning instructions
  
• Strong
  commercial acumen and financial management experience
  
• Established
  network across Berkshire / Oxfordshire / wider South East
  
• Experience
  leading teams, mentoring senior staff and shaping growth strategy
  
• Entrepreneurial
  mindset with the ability to build market presence
  

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

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest
confidence.