Our Planning teams manage the spectrum of areas of the planning system on behalf of the Company. In an ever-changing planning environment, our teams have experience in influencing the formation of planning policy, strategic land promotion, handling the development management process, and implementing community engagement strategies.
Depending on the position within the team, you may be working on the identification of future land acquisition opportunities, devising planning strategies, managing consultant development teams, drafting the statements required for the submission of planning applications, and delivering immediate or long-term planning projects on a variety of scales. As part of this process, you will be involved in partnership working and liaison with a variety of planning authorities, local stakeholders, and local residents.
Reporting to the Development Director or Technical Director, you will manage all divisional planning applications and land promotions and provide management for all planning matters for the Land/Development department and assist the Technical Department in the clearance of conditions when required. Drive the timely achievement of planning to assist the Division in the achievement of Land acquisition targets.
You will be expected to:
* Manage all facets of the day-to-day promotion of all current planning applications.
* Provide advice to the Land and Technical teams on identified housing sites e.g. carrying out site investigations, producing and interpreting planning reports, pulling together planning packs.
* Monitor progress of planning status of all Local Authorities LDFs within the division.
* Manage all external consultants involved in the planning applications/promotions.
* Liaise with Council Planning Offices and undertake community engagements.
* Negotiate S106 terms with LA’s, solicitors, and Barristers.
* Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies, and procedures.
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Graduate level – Planner or Chartered Surveyor.
* RTPI and/or RICS accreditation, 10 years’ experience with a local authority, house builder, or private consultancy.
* Experience in planning policy/DC and project management.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
* Possession of a driving license and, ideally, good knowledge of the local area.
* Ability to work on their own initiative, self-manage and prioritize own workload and manage assistants.
* PC Literate.
We’ve been nationally recognized as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognize the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Bonus Scheme.
* Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover.
* Annual Health Assessment.
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days).
Today’s housebuilding professionals need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover: Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension: First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment: All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more… From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family-friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.
About Bristol
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