Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 20 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 75 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders, as our Scotland East Division are looking for a Land and Planning Project Manager. The Role The role of the Land and Planning Project Manager is to promote a large development of circa 2,000 units in the region, from concept stage to detailed design, and finally to consent as suitable for delivery. The development area is made up of several parcels of land with varying planning statuses. The Land and Planning Project Manager will report to the Technical Director within the Scotland East Division. Principle accountabilities of the Land and Planning Project Manager role include: Promoting sites through the local planning policy, maximizing coverage Undertake planning approvals of potential sites under consideration and make recommendations on the appropriate method of acquisition from the necessary strategy Provide day to day planning advice on residential schemes Promote sites through the Local Plan system and keep landowners/agents as well as the divisional management team advised of progress Formulate planning strategies in order to obtain a planning consent in a timely manner within an appropriate deadline that allows the division to deliver sales completions in accordance with forecasts and which maximises commercial returns for the company Progress all necessary consents with statutory bodies Progress cost effective engineering designs, working around constraints Manage viability/ cost plans to financial constraints Manage external consultants, including agents and lawyers Accountable for the delivery of programme, co-ordinate stakeholder to achieve deadlines set Organise and chair all necessary design team/ cost meetings. Responsible for tracking costs and reporting Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working with a high volume national housebuilder, planning consultancy or land agency Some experience of successfully identifying and negotiating land deals through to exchange of contracts Experience of promoting sites through the Local Plan process Preparation and submission of planning applications and or appeals Experience of working within cost constraints Networking contacts such as local government officers, planning consultants, landowners and land agents Qualifications and Training Planning, costing and management experience Full UK driving licence Skills and Aptitude An understanding of the legal process for option agreements, promotion agreements, joint ventures and freehold purchases would be preferable although training will also be given Ability to run high level financial viabilities for land opportunities Able to work under pressure to tight and changing deadlines A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum in projects Communication and listening skills Excellent attention to detail and negotiating skills Ability to work to deadlines Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Competitive car allowance Optional salary sacrifice car scheme Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.