Role overview
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* Entity: Vistry
* Region: Vistry Devon South West
* Department: Land & Planning
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
* Job Location: Exeter, Devon
* Date Posted: 30.08.2024
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our Exeter office. As our Planning Manager, you will be reporting into the Technical Director. 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 and technical teams to inform acquisition, through to overseeing the planning process and seeing the site through to delivery working with our delivery and production teams.
We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.
What's in it for you
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Agile working possible (dependent on role)
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
* 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
* Relevant experience in the industry
* At least 3/5 years experience working within a residential house builder
* Knowledge of design packages (Photoshop, JPA designer, Sketch-up)
* Experience in people management and project leading
* Able to influence and persuade others
* Capable of implementing change and using initiative
* Resilient, positive, confident, 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, and multi-tasking
* Able to work under pressure and proactively
* Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as needed
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
* Work closely with the Land Team to identify potential sites that meet business criteria, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and assist/advise in the preparation of bid/offer documentation
* Manage the Business Planning Strategy and compliance, advising on the promotion of sites/opportunities, and coordinating planning development plans and applications
* Appoint, manage and lead consultants in the preparation of town planning and new housing proposals, in line with company strategy
* Manage and promote the existing Business housing brands and portfolios to maximize development opportunities and reputation
* Manage planning submissions to an agreed programme and obtain clean planning consents
* Monitor, record, and maintain schedules/trackers to ensure all S106 obligations are met
* Work with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate and viable developments are achieved
* Identify and mitigate against risks, managing pre-start risk of projects
* Work alongside team members to ensure Planning proposals meet the business plan
* Manage applications through the determination process, leading stakeholder engagement
* Provide detailed Planning handovers to the delivery team upon receipt of successful planning consents
* Represent the Business at proposal meetings, planning consent boards, appeal panels, and public inquiries
* Advise stakeholders on planning policy and regulations, producing reports for senior staff
* Organize, lead/attend and minute client/internal project meetings
* Resolve problems in collaboration with project teams and share learning for continuous improvement
* Network with clients to identify opportunities to expand the business
* Comply with all Group 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're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority. Join us in making Vistry.
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