Planning Specialist (Retail Focus)

Planning Specialist (Retail Focus)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Specialist (Retail Focus) to join a growing and forward -thinking planning consultancy with offices across the UK.

This role is ideal for a planner with a strong background in retail -led development, looking to work on a varied portfolio of projects while contributing to the continued growth of a dynamic and ambitious team.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects across a range of retail and town centre developments, working closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing retail -focused planning applications from inception to determination
  

• Providing strategic planning advice to clients across the retail sector
  

• Preparing high -quality planning statements, reports and supporting documents
  

• Advising on town centre uses, retail policy, and sequential / impact assessments
  

• Engaging with local planning authorities, stakeholders and consultants
  

• Supporting business development and building client relationships
  

• Contributing to wider project teams on mixed -use and regeneration schemes
  

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working on retail planning projects within consultancy or local authority
  

• A strong understanding of town centre and retail planning policy
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• The ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively
  

• A proactive and commercially aware approach
  

Ideally, you will also be:

• MRTPI Chartered or working towards Chartership
  

• Experienced in preparing or advising on retail impact assessments and planning strategy
  

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  

• Performance -related bonus
  

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  

• Opportunity to work across multiple office locations
  

• Exposure to high -profile retail and mixed -use developments
  

• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
  

• Support towards professional development and RTPI chartership
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planner looking to specialise further in the retail sector while working within a collaborative and ambitious team environment.

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