Strategic Planner
Vistry Group
Support strategic land planning, secure planning consent and manage land assets.
22 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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 appraisals
appeal management
site promotion
consultant management
public consultation
compliance reporting
- Undertake planning appraisals of new land opportunities, to include likely timescales for delivery, key constraints, and opportunities. Provide recommendations as to the suitability of the opportunity against Vistry requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Engage with other industry groups (e.g. HBF regional meetings) as appropriate and share updates with the wider team.
- Assist in the submission and management of planning appeals, ensuring all relevant deadlines are met.
- Ensure that all sites are promoted in line with contractual and planning obligations and build relationships with landowners and agents, with reporting lines agreed with the appropriate Manager or Director.
- Support the team with the preparation, submission, and determination of planning applications.
- Assist in establishing, and reviewing, planning strategies to ensure that each strategic land asset is effectively promoted to achieve a local plan allocation and/or planning consent acceptable to the Company as soon as reasonably practicable.
- Undertake site visits both accompanied and unaccompanied.
- Assist in the discussion of development proposals for sites with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies, through formal or informal pre-application routes.
- Instruct and manage external consultants in line with the Company’s compliance procedures and monitor/report project budgets accordingly.
- Coordinate the timely submission of representations at relevant stages of the development plan process, including responses to a LPA’s evidence base.
- Manage preparation, and attendance, of public consultation events (virtual and in person) to promote sites and applications. Assist in analysis of, and response to, feedback received.
- Ensure all paperwork and reporting is produced accurately and as required by the Company.
What you bring
project management
strategic
housing
local authority
rtpi
planning qualification
- Good project management skills and experience of working with consultant teams to achieve successful planning outcomes
- Diligence and ability to prioritise workload
- Strong communication skills and experience of working with varied stakeholders
- Strategic approach – aware of wider circumstances that could impact on strategy and able to anticipate/ respond accordingly
- Previous experience of working of a national housing developer or involvement with major residential schemes
- Experience of partnership working with local authorities.
- RTPI accreditation at an appropriate level. Note that support can be given should a candidate wish to complete their APC (if not already chartered).
- Planning-related qualification
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
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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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