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Job Description - Planning Director Reading

Regional Growth Lead – Strategic Housing & Commercial
Development

£85,000+

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.

 Shaun
Lewis, Director – [email protected]
 07789 371470


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