Job Title: Director - Town Planning Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy to appoint an experienced Planning Director for its centrally located Liverpool office.This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of a growing regional planning team within a nationally active consultancy known for delivering tailored advice across the development sector.The OpportunityThe successful candidate will lead and further develop the Liverpool Planning Office, building on an existing and well-regarded client portfolio while helping to grow the wider business through cross-selling services across a strong multidisciplinary offer, including:Planning Research and AnalysisMasterplanning and Urban DesignArchitectureTransport and InfrastructureSustainability EngineeringEnvironmental ServicesThe Liverpool office serves projects across the North West and Scotland and works closely with in-house design and masterplanning teams, allowing for genuinely collaborative project delivery.You will join a close and supportive senior leadership team, with regular Director-level engagement, 1:1s with the Managing Director, and a structured review process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and grow the Liverpool Planning teamProvide clear leadership, mentoring and strategic directionManage and oversee major planning projects including applications, appeals, Local Plans, examinations and ..... full job details .....