Role overview ID: 2025-7177 Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Cotswolds Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Date Posted: 17.04.2025 We have a new opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Cheltenham office. As our Planning Manager, you will be reporting into the Head of Planning. As a key player in the development process, you will lead on all matters of planning from early site feasibility studies working with the land team to inform acquisition, through to overseeing the planning process and seeing the site through to delivery working with our delivery and production teams. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality Architecture or Planning Degree or; Degree in Design, such as, Urban Layout, Landscape, Architectural Technology or; Relevant experience in the industry. experience working within a residential house builder Knowledge or other design packages (photoshop, JPA designer, sketch-up) Experience or people management and project leading. Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view; Capable of implementing change and of using their initiative; Resilient, positive, confident and assertive but diplomatic; Strong mathematical ability; Able to manage and lead a team; A good communicator/listener; An awareness of the social and environmental impact of your work; Accurate with an eye for detail. Capable of strategic vision Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable – MRTPI qualified Achieved or working towards part 3 architect accreditation Achieved or working towards a BSc or an NVQ in Architectural Technology Membership of the (CIAT) Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists or the RIBA More about the Planning Manager role Appoint and manage a consultant team to produce robust and timely planning applications to the appropriate planning authority. Working alongside other members of the team to ensure that the proposals meet with the business plan. Manage the submission of applications to an agreed programme. Manage applications through the determination process leading with all stakeholder engagement. Providing detailed handovers to the delivery team upon the successful planning determinations. Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk pre-start of each phase. Work alongside our client’s own development teams to support, as instructed on a case-by-case basis, with the management of a consultant team in the development of planning applications. When required, organise, lead/ attend and minute client and /or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry. Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent Drew Smith/ Vistry Partnerships when appropriate to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required. Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business. Comply with all Group’s policies including Health, Safety and Environmental policies. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation,â¯and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. LI-TP1 Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyl