Assistant Planning Manager

Role overview

• ID: 2024-5506
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry North West Midlands
• Department: Land & Planning
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
• Date Posted: 15.04.2024

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our office in Wolverhampton. As our Assistant Planning Manager you will be part of the Development Team within Vistry North-West Midlands Region, and will sit alongside and support the Senior Planning Manager.

The Assistant Planning Manager 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.

• 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
  • Agile working possible (dependent on role)
  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
  • 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
  • Naturally behave in line with our values at all times
  • 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 applications.
  • Provide an effective handover to the regional business at various stages of planning to ensure any key matters are passed onto the relevant teams.
  • Submit and prepare non-material amendment and minor material amendment applications to amend planning permissions.
  • Understand S106 agreements and keep trackers to ensure obligations are complied with.
  • Awareness of housebuilder requirements including standard house types and design principles.

  Health Safety and Environment...

  • Ensure the team are meeting the Company’s health and safety commitments and attend all relevant training.
  • Ensure you have read, understand and comply with the Company’s health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
  • Reporting any accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions immediately to your Manager and record them appropriately.
  • Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager.
  • Wear appropriate protective clothing on site at all times.
  • Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company.
  • Ensure designers risk assessments are prepared, checked and saved, following company guidance.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.