Town Planner - Retail Planning

Retail PlannerLocation: 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.

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

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

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.