Planning Manager in Cardiff

Our Planning teams manage the spectrum of areas of the planning system on behalf of the Company. In an ever-changing planning environment, our teams have experience in influencing the formation of planning policy, strategic land promotion, handling the development management process and implementing community engagement strategies. Depending on the position within the team, you may be working on the identification of future land acquisition opportunities, devising planning strategies, managing consultant development teams, drafting the statements required for the submission of planning applications and delivering immediate or long term planning projects on a variety of scales. As part of this process, you will be involved in partnership working and liaison with a variety of planning authorities, local stakeholders and local residents. Reporting to the Development Director or Technical Director, to manage all divisional planning applications and land promotions and provide the management for all planning matters for the Land/Development department and to assist Technical Department in clearance of conditions when required.

Drive the timely achievement of planning to assist the Division in their achievement of Land acquisition and plot delivery targets. Your responsibilities will be:

• Management of immediate planning applications, devising appropriate planning strategies and coordination of applications from submission to permission and beyond.
• Liaison with strategic land function in the day-to-day management of planning promotion.
• Undertake site appraisals and provide necessary reports to the Land/Technical function to support the identification and acquisition of new development opportunities.
• Provide necessary support to wider divisional departments on various planning related matters.
• Review and where necessary produce relevant planning statements/supporting documentation in the submission of planning applications/condition discharge/S106 submissions.
• Monitoring progress of planning status of all Local Authorities LDFs within the division.
• Appointment and management of all external consultants involved in the planning applications/promotions.
• Oversee planning application expenditure and budgets and input into various internal reporting where necessary.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement including LPAs, Statutory bodies, Councillors and general public.
• Negotiation of relevant legal documents including S106 Agreements.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Preferred graduate level – Planner or Chartered Surveyor.
• RTPI and/or RICS accreditation, 5 years’ experience with a local authority, house builder or private consultancy.
• Experience in managing major planning applications either within LPA, consultancy or housebuilder preferred.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Possession of driving license and, ideally, good knowledge of the local area.
• Ability to work on their own initiative, self-manage and prioritise own workload.
• PC Literate.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world. Private medical cover Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members. Pension First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions. Annual Health Assessment All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing. As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts. Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle. So much more… From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About South Wales Our triple-branded divisions combine the best of our Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Redrow brands. Whether it is homes focused on first time buyers, those aimed towards customers taking the next step in their homeownership journey, those looking for a premium home, or those looking to downsize, we provide award winning quality and innovative design. That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll be working Here is where you’ll be based, whether that’s an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we’re so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take. See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.