Associate Director / Director (Chartered Town Planner - RTPI)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director / Director (Chartered Town Planner - RTPI) to join a well established multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy.

As an Associate Director / Director (Chartered Town Planner - RTPI), you will lead a range of planning projects across both private and public sector developments while supporting the growth of the Liverpool office. This hybrid role includes core office days from Tuesday to Thursday and offers a salary of approximately £55,000 at Associate Director level and £60,000 - £65,000 at Director level, based on a 37.5 hour working week, plus benefits.

Candidates must have previous experience within a private planning consultancy environment. You should have a strong professional network and be able to bring in work, with expected monthly fees of around £15k at Associate Director level and £25k at Director level.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Associate Directors looking to progress into a Director level position.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing development management and planning policy projects.
• Overseeing major planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations.
• Supporting site promotion, examinations, and public inquiry work.
• Assisting with the growth and development of the planning team.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across planning, urban design, architecture, infrastructure, and environmental services.
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members.
• Developing new business opportunities while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Supporting workload management and staff development to maintain professional standards.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Associate Director, Director, Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner, Town Planning Manager, Town Planning Consultant, Director of Planning, Town Planning Specialist, or in a similar role within a consultancy environment.
• Ideally 10+ years' professional experience, primarily within private sector consultancy.
• Experience managing teams and leading planning projects.
• Postgraduate qualification in Planning.
• Chartered membership with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in business development and maintaining client relationships.

Working pattern:

• Hybrid working.
• Core office days Tuesday to Thursday.
• Flexi time arrangement with core hours of 9:30am - 3:30pm.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity scheme.
• BUPA private healthcare.
• Professional development and mentoring support.

Apply now for this Associate Director / Director opportunity to join a collaborative and growing consultancy.