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Town Planner - Retail Planning

Job in Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Retail
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Town Planner - Retail Planning (Permanent)
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 with in 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
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