An established and growing planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Town Planner with experience or a keen interest in retail planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to take a leading role in retail-focused projects while also contributing to a broader portfolio of planning work.
The Role
Retail planning expertise is central to this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality retail planning advice across a range of instructions, including:
* Preparation of development plan evidence base documents for both public and private sector clients
* Retail needs assessments
* Retail impact assessments
* Sequential site assessments
In addition to retail work, there will be opportunities to support projects across a wider sector portfolio, including strategic land promotion, regeneration schemes, reserved matters applications, and specialist residential sectors.
This role offers flexibility in level, depending on experience, and would suit either a retail-focused Senior Planner or a more experienced planner seeking to concentrate more heavily on retail planning work.
About You
Candidates must demonstrate:
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in retail planning
* Experience contributing to development plan evidence base work
* A strong track record in preparing retail needs, impact and sequential assessments
* Strong analytical capability and confidence working with data
* Advanced Excel skills (essential)
* A sound understanding of the economic principles underpinning retail planning
* Clear and confident written communication skills
What Our Client Offers:
* Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
* Clear pathways for career advancement to the next level and beyond.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Exposure to diverse and impactful planning projects.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and pension.
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