Job description
Main purpose of the role
We have an exciting opportunity for aPlanning Manager to join our Technical Team in our newly refurbished offices at Lakeside in Doncaster. This role is to support our successful Yorkshire East region, who have a robust and secure plan for future developments.
The main purpose of the Planning Manager role is to coordinate Planning Applications Packages in line with business delivery. They will also facilitate starts on site through coordinating and discharging planning conditions.
The Planner will maintain document control and develop planning status reports, and other general tasks related planning applications in line with internal systems and procedures. They will research planning designations and history in order to undertake basic site assessment and evaluations in accordance with industry best practice guidelines.
HS&S Responsibilities
To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.
Skills, knowledge & experience
We are looking for someone who embodies our Keepmoat values; a straightforward team player who works with an enthusiastic, self-motivated, solutions focused approach. They will be creative and used to working in a flexible and agile way within a Planning role to ensure we meet business outcomes. They will be passionate about providing the highest quality customer care, and a collaborative team player, with experience communicating with different stakeholders.
Education & qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience within a similar role in the housebuilding/construction industry. Due to the nature of the role, site visits throughout the region will be required and the postholder will be able to work flexibly in order to do so. A company car or car allowance will be provided.
Why work for us?At Keepmoat Homes we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As the market leader in our industry we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service for our customers.
1. Competitive rates of pay – We regularly check our pay against our competitors to make sure they reflect our position as market leader. We also review our pay every year.
2. Bonus Scheme – Our annual bonus scheme is linked to team and company performance.
3. Special offers for staff – We run a range of offers and discounts exclusively for our employees including holidays, health club memberships and days out.
4. Trust – We encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.
5. Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
Our valuesOur values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.
6. Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
7. Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
8. Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
9. Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.