We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Assistant Planner, you will appraise new development opportunities. implement strategies to achieve planning for housing sites. assist in securing planning permissions which meet the requirements of Vistry Group and support post planning approval activities for major developments.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. 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
~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
~ Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
A good understanding of the planning system including experience of preparing representations
Preparation and submission of planning applications
IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Previous experience working for a house builder or Local Authority
Appeal experience (including Planning Inquiry)
Promap / CAD skills
Commitment to Continued Professional Development (CDP)
Strong negotiating and networking skills
More about the Assistant Planner role…
Prepare bid documents and planning reports to facilitate the acquisition of new land assets.
Monitor development plans and associated evidence base documents to identify new opportunities and to assess the impacts of emerging policy on existing sites and those being considered for acquisition.
Identify and coordinate appropriate consultant teams to prepare planning applications (note, overseen by Planning Manager).
Engage with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies and stakeholder groups regarding the development of sites. Assist in the coordination of planning consultation events as required.
Submit and monitor pre and post planning approvals and report these as required.
Assist the Planning Manager with the negotiation of planning permissions during an application's determination period, including preparing Section 106 heads of terms and monitoring S106 requests made by the LPA.
Monitor the Judicial Review period associated with planning permissions.
Consult with relevant internal departments within the company on all aspects of planning as and when necessary.
Liaise with the Planning Manager to ensure that landowners / agents are kept informed as required by the contractual agreements.
Provide regular updates to the Planning Manager and Land and Partnerships Director on the progress of planning applications and any significant proposals affecting the development environment within the operating area.
Where necessary, assist the Planning Manager/ Land and Partnerships Director with planning appeals.
To ensure all work is carried out within an agreed budget and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Support the Group Land Administrator with regard to payment queries and liaise with accounts to ensure invoices are paid in line with Company procedures.
Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.