Role overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. Reporting to the Associate Development Director, as our Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and pre-construction phases of development projects; overseeing all design / planning matters and coordinating with Commercial, Technical, Production and Sales teams.

As part of the wider team, the Development Planning Manager will focus on working development sites through the planning system and into production to meet business requirements and growth plans. This will include instructing and managing consultants/development teams in respect of the legal, planning, development, technical and commercial constraints of any proposal through to securing a viable planning consent and handover to production teams.

This is a fixed term contract for an 8 month duration

• 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience in a planning or development role within the construction, property development or housing industry.
  • Experience of leading planning applications on large development sites
  • Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including professional consultants, local authorities, Registered Providers/Clients involved in the development process
  • Excellent knowledge of the planning system and development process, design and technical issues relevant to house building and affordable housing contracts
  • Ideally RTPI, MCIOB and/or RICS qualified
  • Proven ability to deliver viable planning consents including on larger phased sites
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to lead and drive the development process
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on programme to meet start on site requirements
  • Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
  • Thorough attention to detail
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
  • Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels and positively motivate teams and individuals to deliver
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes and development software e.g. 4Projects, COINS
  • Ability to delegate when required
  • Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the region and as required.
• More about the Planning Manager role...
  • Progress and deliver the planning and preconstruction elements of new projects.
  • Undertake planning appraisals of new opportunities and develop planning strategies.
  • Appoint and manage consultant teams for development schemes including leading planning applications at outline, detailed and reserved matters stage e.g. architects etc to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
  • Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre-delivery planning/design.
  • Support the acquisition of land opportunities from public and private sector land.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and Registered providers and potential JV partners to promote the business.
  • Drive the progress of each project and mitigate against slippage to ensure delivery to agreed timescales.
  • Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
  • Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risk pre-start on site.
  • When required, organise, lead / attend and minute client and / or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry at all times.
  • Follow the internal ‘Life of Site’ process.
  • Resolve problems through collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
  • Promote and represent Vistry when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.

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, 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.  

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