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 inqu