We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Manager to join our Land & Planning team within Vistry Central Home Counties, at our office in Broxbourne. As our Senior Planning Manager, you will help co-ordinate and project manage planning and various consultant team inputs required to promote and implement the large-scale development sites within the Central Home Counties portfolio.
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 bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceAgile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...
In return, what we would like from you... Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityBA/BSc (Hons) Planning Studies and/or postgrad Diploma in Planning StudiesMember of the Royal Town Planning InstituteRelevant experience in a consultancy or development company, demonstrating site appraisal/negotiation/communication skills and knowledge of planning/legal processSome public sector experience would be an advantage
More about the Senior Planning Manager role... Project manage the promotion of strategic development sites through the planningsystem, including the preparation of Local Plan and other representations to local authorities.Coordinate preparation of planning submissions, including planning applications, EIAs, planning appeals etc., and negotiations with local planning authority and other statutory authorities on s106 agreements and conditions.Monitor and manage compliance with, and discharge of, planning conditions. Monitoring and management of Section 106 agreements.Manage and instruct consultants to an agreed scope of works.Prepare and manage budgets for strategic development sites.Chair and lead project meetings as required by Project Director.Liaise, consult and negotiate with relevant external organisations, including co-ordinating public/community consultation and stakeholder events, and liaison with/presentation to elected Members.Monitor Central and Local Government policies, guidance and advice.Provide advice and assistance to colleagues and trainees/graduates on planning matters.Assist in the identification and promotion of new strategic development opportunities and provide advice to the Director as required.Ensure continued professional development to meet MRTPI or equivalent 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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BenefitsAgile WorkingOffers a flexible way of working.
Annual LeaveEnjoy 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 DaysWith 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office LocationWhy VistryJoining 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.
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