Planner - Mansfield, United Kingdom - Persimmon Homes

Persimmon Homes

Verified Company

Mansfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible.

Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We're Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year.

We have 30 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We're looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Planning Team.

This role typically reports to the Land Director and will have contact with consultants, local planning authorities, stakeholders and local communities.

The role will include:

Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.
Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships
Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public
Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the planmaking process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region
On occasion to deputise for the Land Director to provide support and assistance to the team
Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area

What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?

Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy
Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning
Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
Excellent verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence

What's in it for you?
The Salary & Benefits package

Salary competitive (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension
Life cover
Healthcare
Bonus

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please - Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination._
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best._