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Job Description - Planning Specialist (Retail Focus)

Planning Specialist (Retail Focus)

Locations: Manchester | Bristol | Birmingham | London
Full Time | Hybrid Working Available

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.

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Rob Hanks
Futuregen Recruitment
Email:
[email protected]

Mobile: 07855 276123



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