Planning Manager

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. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or tracel 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 or;
• Relevant experience in the industry.
• At least 3/5 years 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, and multi-tasking
• Able to work under pressure and work proactively.
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when 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...

• Work closely with the Land Team to identify potential sites that meet with the business criteria, and assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and assist/advise in the preparation of bid/offer documentation as required.
• Managing the Business Planning Strategy and compliance, advising on the promotion of the sites/opportunities, and coordinating the planning development plans and planning applications.
• Appoint, Manage and lead Consultants in the preparation of town planning and new housing proposals, in line with company strategy, to produce robust and timely planning applications for submission to the appropriate planning authority.
• Manage and promote the existing Business housing brands and portfolio’s to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
• Manage Planning submission to an agreed programme and obtain clean planning consents for proposals.
• Monitor, record, and maintain schedules/trackers to ensure all S106 obligations are met, and Planning conditions are discharged in a timely and effective manner.
• Working with key stakeholders involved in the project, including external clients and government agencies, to ensure that appropriate and viable developments are achieved and delivered at the earliest opportunity.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk the pre-start risk of projects.
• Work alongside other members of the team to ensure that the Planning proposals meet the business plan.
• Manage applications through the determination process, leading with all stakeholder engagement.
• Provide detailed Planning handovers to the delivery team upon receipt of successful planning consents.
• Providing counsel and representation at key planning meetings and appeal hearings
• Attend and represent the Business (as required) at proposal meetings, planning consent boards, appeal panels and public inquiries.
• Advising stakeholders on planning policy and regulations and offering hands-on advice to management and producing reports for senior staff.
• When required, organise, lead/attend and minute client and/or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry Group.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• 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.
  
  

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 and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.