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.
