Planning Manager

Role overview

• ID: 2024-5398
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry Southern
• Department: Land & Planning
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
• Job Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
• Date Posted: 14.05.2024

We have a new opportunity for a Planning Manager (12month fixed term contract) to join our team within Vistry Southern, this role would be based out of our Basingstoke Office. As our Planning Manager, you will support planning input across the Business Unit required to promote and deliver the Company’s development sites across the central southern region.

You will support the Head of Planning with the preparation, submission and negotiation of all types of planning applications, the monitoring and evidencing of s106 obligations and condition trackers to ensure compliance and support house sales and assist in the identification and promotion of new development opportunities and provide advice to the Business Unit as required.

Applications from Assistant Planning Managers are also welcome.

This is a fixed 12 month contract with the potential to be extended.
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 travel allowance
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• 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
  • BA/BSc (Hons) Planning Studies and/or postgrad Diploma in Planning Studies
  • Licentiate Member/Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (preferable)
  • Previous relevant experience in consultancy or development company, demonstrating site appraisal/negotiation/communication skills and knowledge of planning/legal process.
  • Some public sector experience an advantage
• More about the Planning Manager role...
  • Preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications (Full/Reserved Matters applications, discharge of conditions, non-material amendments etc)
  • Monitoring and evidencing s106 obligations.
  • Monitoring and evidencing planning condition discharge/compliance.
  • Liaise, consult and negotiate with relevant external organisations, including attendance at public consultation and stakeholder events.
  • Provide planning advice on issues arising on sites already secured and also in relation potential land investments.
  • Ad-hoc advice notes to the business on emerging national planning policy and legislation.
  • Monitor Central and Local Government policies, guidance and advice.
  • Provide advice and assistance to colleagues and trainees on planning matters.
  • Ensure continued professional development to meet MRTPI requirements.
  • Undertake other duties as required.
    

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

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Benefits

Agile Working

Offers a flexible way of working.

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, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.