Tarson works with planning consultancies, developers, housebuilders and local authorities across the UK. We regularly support employers hiring for Planning Director roles in the Leeds area, where demand remains consistently strong across development management, strategic planning, regeneration, mixed‑use schemes and major infrastructure.
Planning Director responsibilities typically include leading regional planning teams, overseeing major applications and strategic development portfolios, shaping long‑term planning strategies, managing key client relationships, providing senior‑level planning advice, coordinating multi‑disciplinary consultant inputs, and representing organisations at public inquiries and high‑level stakeholder meetings. Many Leeds‑based roles also involve complex regeneration work, sustainability strategy, transport and infrastructure planning, heritage considerations and major mixed‑use development leadership.
If you are an experienced planning professional seeking senior leadership opportunities, exposure to high‑profile projects or a move into consultancy, development or local government, Tarson can connect you with employers actively hiring in the Leeds market. Submit your CV to be considered for upcoming opportunities.