Retail Planner
Location: Cheshire
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working on behalf of an exciting consultancy, to recruit a Retail Planner to join their established planning team based in Cheshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with a background or strong interest in retail and town centre planning to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the retail, leisure, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers exposure to nationally significant schemes and the chance to develop specialist expertise within a well-respected consultancy.
The Role
As a Retail Planner, you will:
Provide planning advice on retail, leisure, and town centre development proposals
Prepare and support planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
Undertake retail impact assessments and town centre policy analysis
Draft planning statements and supporting documentation
Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and consultants
Monitor changes to retail and town centre planning policy
Support senior colleagues on complex and strategic projects
About You
The ideal Retail Planner will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
A strong understanding of retail planning policy and development management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
RTPI membership or be working towards chartership
Why Apply?
This Retail Planner role offers the opportunity to join a specialist planning consultancy with a strong national reputation, clear progression opportunities, and exposure to high-profile retail and mixed-use schemes.
If you are interested in this Retail Planner position based in Cheshire, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information