Land and Planning Graduate

Position: Land and Planning Graduate (Permanent)
Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…

Avant Homes is a house builder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales.

We are continuing to strengthen our teams and are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real contribution. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

If you want to be part of something special, why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Land and Planning Graduate to join our team based at our North Yorkshire head office in Wetherby.

The Role

Are you a Land and Planning Graduate looking to join one of the top private house builders in the UK?

Or perhaps you have recently graduated and looking to join a growing land and planning team?

If yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

Joining us as our Regional Land and Planning Graduate, you will undergo a structured and tailored development plan which will enable you to progress and excel within the Land or Planning teams at Avant Homes Yorkshire

The role will involve working collaboratively with the Land, Planning and Technical teams in order to support them in the development, implementation and delivery of the Region's land acquisition plan by advising on land bids and planning applications to successfully grow the region in alignment with company growth.

Key duties and requirements

Working as our Land & Planning Graduate, you will be working within a fast-paced environment where key skills will be nurtured on a day-to-day basis to develop comprehensive technical and legal knowledge and the exposure to advance your financial/commercial competence.

Your key duties will include;

Site searching and identification of future land opportunities.
Assisting in the preparation of land bids and the land approval authorisation process.
Reviewing and advising on appropriate planning policy related to new development opportunities.
Administrative support to the regional Land & Planning teams and where necessary to the Group Land & Planning team.
Assisting and preparing pre-application and planning applications submissions on successful land bids.
Updating landowners and land agents on progress of land bids and planning applications.
Attending weekly Land and Technical meetings and note/minute taking.
Assist in providing weekly and monthly reporting documents.
Developing technical, professional, personal and leadership skills as part of your development plan.
Liaison with third party providers.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Graduate with a relevant accredited degree such as Planning, Property/Real Estate who is looking to kick start their land and planning career.

We are also open to speaking with candidates with previous experience working in a planning/ house building environment, that are looking to further their career.

To be considered for this role you will also possess:

Good written and verbal communication skills
A confident IT user with strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills and an ability to pick up new IT systems quickly
Attention to detail, ensuring that work is accurately completed
A team player with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude
The confidence to engage with people and tackle problems as and when they arise
A full UK driving licence

What will you get in return?

Discretionary bonus
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success!

Please note:

We will not be reviewing applications until after the closing date. We also reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date