Planning Manager
Vistry Group
Lead planning strategy and manage development projects from feasibility to delivery.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
planning applications
stakeholder engagement
risk management
consultant management
client meetings
business development
- Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
- Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk pre-start of each phase.
- Developing the planning strategy and leading with the management and co-ordination of a professional consultant team in the promotion of the sites.
- Manage the submission of applications to an agreed programme.
- Leading with stakeholder and LPA engagement.
- To undertake planning appraisals for these sites making recommendations to the board for investment.
- Working alongside other members of the team to ensure that the proposals meet with the business plan.
- Providing detailed handovers to the delivery team upon the successful planning determinations.
- Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
- Work alongside our client’s own development teams to support, as instructed on a case-by-case basis, with the management of a consultant team in the development of planning applications.
- When required, organise, lead/ attend and minute client and /or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry.
- Manage applications through the determination process leading with all stakeholder engagement.
- When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required.
- Promote and represent Vistry Partnerships when appropriate to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
- Appoint and manage a consultant team to produce robust and timely planning applications to the appropriate planning authority.
- To manage the sites as with the existing portfolio.
- Comply with all Group’s policies including Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Working with colleagues and partners to ensure that appropriate and viable developments are achieved and with delivery at the earliest opportunity.
What you bring
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mrtpi
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- Knowledge or other design packages (photoshop, JPA designer, sketch-up)
- Achieved or working towards part 3 architect accreditation
- Strong mathematical ability
- Capable of strategic vision
- Membership of the (CIAT) Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists or the RIBA
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
- A good communicator/listener
- Resilient, positive, confident and assertive but diplomatic
- MRTPI qualified
- Experience or people management and project leading
- Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view
- Architecture or Planning Degree or Degree in Design, such as, Urban Layout, Landscape, Architectural Technology or Relevant experience in the industry
- Experience working within a residential house builder
- Achieved or working towards a BSc or an NVQ in Architectural Technology
- Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
- Accurate with an eye for detail
- Able to manage and lead a team
- Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
- Capable of implementing change and of using their initiative
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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