Assistant Planning Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Castle Donington office. As our Assistant Planning Manager, you will deal with, and (under the guidance of the senior planning manager) be responsible for planning related matters within the regional business; designing and planning of our residential developments and managing the planning process to targeted objectives, so that we can gain planning consents, discharge conditions, and comply with our planning related obligations.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. 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
• Further education in Architecture or Planning related course or;
• Further education in Design, such as, Urban Layout, Landscape, Architectural Technology or;
• Relevant experience in the industry
• Competent in Word, PDF, Excel, etc.
• Experience in 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 of consultants
• 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 or working towards
• Achieved or working towards a BSc or an NVQ in Planning or Architectural Technology
• Any other short courses
• Experience working within a residential house builder, planning consultancy or local authority

More about the Assistant Planning Manager role...

• Under the wing of the Senior Planning Manager, manage and positively contribute to the preparation of layouts and planning applications for all sites.
• Organise, programme, positively influence and manage project consultant design teams, ensuring fantastic projects are designed, within tight timescales.
• Build excellent long-term relationships within the team, regional business, consultants and local authorities.
• Reviewing, understanding, interpreting and commenting on various design information and reports with an aim of making every project a success.
• Understanding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and how this is calculated.
• Assist in discussions and with all relevant bodies and Local Planning Authorities, in conjunction with external project teams, and engage with the public and relevant stakeholders.
• Being able to review/understand relevant local authority policies and nationally described space standard (NDSS) requirements.
• Raising purchase orders and managing the planning budget for each project.
• Manage and maintain planning condition trackers. Gathering all necessary information, submitting and pushing for discharge in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of planning appraisals for new land opportunities.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Development Department in conjunction with the other team members.
• Prepare design and planning briefs, tender packages and commission works being undertaken by external consultants in the preparation of various types of planning applications.
• Provide an effective handover to the regional business at various stages of planning to ensure any key matters are passed onto the relevant teams.
• Submit and prepare non-material amendment and minor material amendment applications to amend planning permissions.
• Understand S106 agreements and keep trackers to ensure obligations are complied with.
• Awareness of housebuilder requirements including standard house types and design principles.
• Ensure the team are meeting the Company's health and safety commitments and attend all relevant training.
• Ensure you have read, understand and comply with the Company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Reporting any accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately to your manager and record them appropriately.
• Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing on site at all times.
• Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company.
• Ensure designers risk assessments are prepared, checked and saved, following company guidance.

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.