Assistant Planning Manager

Location: Derbyshire

In a Nutshell…

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…