Planning Manager

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Eastern Counties Division located in Cambridge is looking to recruit a Planning Manager to join the Division's Land department.

As Planning Manager, you will report directly to the Land Director, with responsibility for advising land teams on all aspects of planning policy and development control effecting land acquisition. Working closely with the wider technical and land teams, you will support a mix of planning delivery, risk profiling, and assisting with the progression of the strategic land for the division.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway's Eastern Counties Division at a critical time of growth, playing a key role in supporting both strategic land activity and wider divisional priorities.

• Experience of working as a Planner or Planning Manager
• Experience of addressing the general public as well as council officers and committee members in a public forum

• Planning or Surveying Degree or above or equivalent is desirable
• RICS or RTPI

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Works collaboratively with a diverse range of people
• Good administration skills
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient IT skills
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• Ability to travel to potential land opportunities and external meetings on a regular basis.

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• Share Save Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.