Planner in Derby

Planner

Location: East Midlands Regional Office, Castle Donington

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: 15th August 2025

At the company, they pride themselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Their mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to their communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

They are proud of their people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything they do. Their Values are at their heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning consents across their development sites. You\’ll work closely with the wider Land, Planning and Technical teams, local authorities, and consultant teams to appraise potential development sites and ensure planning applications are submitted and determined effectively and that development opportunities are progressed in line with company strategy.

This role provides the opportunity to build experience in development management within a growing and ambitious regional housebuilder.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of planning applications (outline, detailed, reserved matters, and discharge of conditions).
• Assist in the coordination of consultant teams for planning submissions and appeals.
• Conduct site appraisals including researching and interpreting local planning policy, housing need data, and site-specific constraints.
• Monitor and report on the progress of planning applications, appeals, and development plan documents.
• Liaise with planning officers, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
• Support community consultation and engagement activities.
• Attend project team meetings, site visits, and public meetings where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and planning programmes to assist with internal forecasting and delivery planning.
• Assist with the preparation of appeal statements, supporting documents, and public inquiry documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)
• Chartered membership of the RTPI (or working towards it) Circa 2–5 years\’ experience in a housebuilder, local authority, or planning consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system, both policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to draft clear planning statements and reports.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative and able to work as part of a team while taking individual responsibility for tasks.
• Confident liaising with local authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Keen to develop professionally and support wider business planning goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook; GIS and other planning tools a bonus.
• The ability to embrace and role model their company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.
• A full driving licence and have use of own vehicle for business travel when required.

This list is not exhaustive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply)
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service)
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Company House purchase discount scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore early submission is encouraged.