Retail Town Planner – Lead UK Planning & Growth

Marks & Spencer Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount across products

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Tailored induction and training

M&S Choices discounts

Parental/adoption and neonatal policy

Wellbeing support (24/7 Virtual GP)

Volunteer day

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking a seasoned planning professional to lead planning applications across the UK estate, delivering timely, commercially aware consents. You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to support acquisitions, store renewals, relocations and new developments.

You will build strong relationships with local planning authorities, landlords and developers, identify risks early, and provide clear guidance to project teams while contributing to the wider

Qualifications

• Experience with planning policy and development management within UK retail/property environments.
• Ability to engage with councils, developers and landlords to deliver planning outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications across the UK estate.
• Support acquisitions, asset management, store renewals, relocations and new store developments with planning input.
• Build relationships with planning authorities, landlords, developers and community stakeholders.

Skills

Planning applications

Stakeholder management

Policy knowledge

UK planning system

Commercial mindset

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

Marks & Spencer is seeking a seasoned planning professional to lead planning applications across the UK estate, delivering timely, commercially aware consents. You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to support acquisitions, store renewals, relocations and new developments.

You will build strong relationships with local planning authorities, landlords and developers, identify risks early, and provide clear guidance to project teams while contributing to the wider