Assistant Land and Planning Manager

Wates Group are looking for an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join our Land & Development team in Bristol.

The role of Assistant Land & Planning Manager will support the portfolio team in the allocation and planning consent of land adding value to the company's existing land/property portfolio.

If you are looking for a new role where you can use your skills and would like to be help us to create tomorrow together, then join us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Assistant Land & Planning Manager you will:

• Support, manage and implement strategies to safeguard the interests of the company to ensure deliverability and contractual compliance.
• Promote sites within the portfolio through the Local Plan process to achieve an allocation.
• Support the preparation of planning applications and deliver planning consent in line with agreed strategies.
• Undertake financial assessments to inform site viability and business reporting.
• Keep your line manager regularly updated on progress, budget movements highlighting risks to the business.
• Act with an integral approach to localism and public engagement in the promotion of land.
• Represent Wates Developments within integrity both internally and externally when promoting land or securing planning consents.

ABOUT YOU

• Knowledge of the UK residential planning system.
• Knowledge of residential development market.
• Knowledge of residential appraisal systems.
• Basic knowledge of legal contracts.

WORKING FOR WATES DEVELOPMENTS

Wates Developments is an expert in delivering residential planning consents throughout Southern England and forms part of the Wates Group founded in 1897. Today the family business, now led by the fourth generation, is one of the largest privately owned construction, property maintenance and development companies in the UK. We have a strong team of specialists who lead the agenda bringing forward new sustainable homes through the planning promotions of land and joint ventures.

The Wates vision is to be the most trusted partner in the built environment. The importance of both community and sustainability lies at the heart of the business and we see every development as an opportunity to enhance and improve.

Throughout the planning process Wates Developments positively engage with Local Authorities, Elected Members, Parish Councils, residents and stakeholder groups to understand their needs and aspirations for the future of their environment, enabling us to then sensitively and respectfully inform our proposals.

All our development proposals are based on a thorough assessment of highway and infrastructure capacity, landscape and heritage impacts, and ecology and environmental sustainability. Wates Developments open and consultative approach with the community is consistent with the highly regarded corporate responsibility credentials of the wider Wates Group. www.wates.co.uk   

Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic (DBS) check at offer stage

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk