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.