Assistant Planning Manager

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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…