Senior/Associate Retail Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent planning consultancy in London seeks a Senior or Associate Town Planner with over 5 years of experience. The role involves leading retail-focused planning projects, engaging with high-profile clients, and offering strategic advice in a hybrid working setting. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevance in retail-led project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in town planning.
• Experience in retail-led schemes desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct sequential and retail impact assessments.
• Provide planning advice for retail and commercial schemes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail Impact Assessment

Sequential Assessment

Job description

Job Description

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

Our client is an excellent, retail-focused SME planning consultancy based in Central London. They are seeking a Senior or Associate Town Planner (5+ years of experience) to work primarily on retail and commercial-led schemes across the UK.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Senior/Associate Town Planner (Retail)

Experience required: Minimum of 5 years

Salary: £50,000+

Location: London

Type of Company: Independent Planning Consultancy

Hybrid working: Yes (flexible on location)

WHO ARE THEY?

A well-established, independent planning consultancy recognized as a leading firm in the retail, warehouse, and commercial sectors. The firm works with household names, including large supermarket chains, well-known hotel brands, and UK-wide delivery companies. With experienced directors overseeing all work, the client provides planning advice across their specialist fields.

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

A Senior Planner or Associate with experience in retail-led schemes, including undertaking sequential assessments and retail impact assessments. Experience leading meetings, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a background (not essential) in the private sector are desirable.