Land and Planning Assistant

Crest Nicholson’s Chiltern Division are recruiting for a Land and Planning Assistant. The successful candidate will provide support to the Land & Planning department to ensure the land, design and planning areas are run in an efficient manner. Key Duties include: Preparing and submitting planning applications for small developments or community infrastructure and assisting with larger applications and variations. Identifying, evaluating and supporting the acquisition of new opportunities Negotiating lettings and coordinating freehold sales of commercial units and other disposals Supporting the negotiation and contracting of affordable and bulk/PRS deals, providing accurate information required in a timely manner and working with our partnerships team Preparing obligation trackers for legal purchase, sale and s106 agreements, owning and coordinating the fulfilment of obligations Reporting to the Land Manager and Senior Development Manager, supporting them with various tasks Communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, championing the values of Crest Coordinate and attend community engagement events for proposed developments Obtaining, evaluating and reporting quotes from consultants Raising purchase orders for consultants and dealing with all invoice queries for the Land team Researching relevant planning policies for a site Collating and analysing comparable sales evidence for pricing a site Compiling trackers of S106 financial contributions and non-financial obligations What are we looking for in a successful candidate? Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, real estate, or a related field is preferred. Applicants from a Planning Assistant background are desirable Previous experience in land acquisition, planning, or real estate is a plus. – Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from various sources. Good foundational understanding of build costs, abnormals, planning/build programmes and technical/design challenges and opportunities. The successful applicant must have experience in managing their own land and planning projects and should demonstrate a positive and determined work ethic. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of land use regulations, zoning laws, and planning processes is desirable. Familiarity with GIS software and mapping tools is a plus. Attention to detail, able to priorities and able to make decisions when required Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Training will be provided for using COINS, Project Vault, Pro-Map, Land Registry and Right Move. Will be required to use equipment such as; Digital Camera, Xerox Copier/Scanner, Binding Machine, Plan Plotter and Laminator. The Company Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities. We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive. As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include: Competitive Salary Company Bonus Scheme Company Car or Car Allowance Private pension Private healthcare and cash plan options 28 days’ annual leave Cycle to work scheme Share save scheme Gym membership discounts We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles. We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy’.