Retail Town Planner

Specialist Retail Town Planner

Location: London

Working pattern: Hybrid working

Specialism: Retail Planning

Are you a talented Town Planner with a strong track record in retail planning and looking for your next opportunity in London?

Carrington West are working with a highly regarded private planning consultancy that is looking to strengthen its team with a Specialist Retail Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy and work on a diverse range of high-profile retail projects across London and the wider UK.

The Role

You will play a key role in advising clients on retail-led planning projects, working across the full planning lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the consultancy's retail planning offering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering retail planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Preparing and coordinating planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Providing strategic planning advice to retail clients and stakeholders.
• Undertaking planning research and assessing development proposals against relevant planning policy.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the retail team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

We are keen to hear from Town Planners who have a genuine specialism in retail planning and experience working within a consultancy environment.

You will ideally have:

• Relevant experience within town planning, with a focus on retail projects.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant retail planning policy.
• Experience managing planning applications and providing client-facing advice.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
• A commercially minded approach and a desire to develop your career within a specialist planning consultancy.
• Chartered status or progress towards RTPI accreditation would be advantageous, although applications from strong candidates at different career stages will be considered.

What's on Offer?

• A varied portfolio of retail-led projects in London and beyond.
• The opportunity to join an established and growing private planning consultancy.
• Hybrid working with a flexible approach to office and home working.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A collaborative environment where you can develop your expertise and client network.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

If you're a Retail Town Planner looking for a new challenge with a respected private consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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