Assistant Land and Planning Manager

WATES; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is hiring an Assistant Land & Planning Manager in Leatherhead. The role includes strategies for land allocation, financial assessments for site viability, and community engagement to promote projects. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible arrangements, and extensive benefits including private medical coverage and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and profit share scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Private Medical benefits

8% employer pension contributions

Health and Wellness programs

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive learning and development programs

Industry-leading family leave policies

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the residential planning system in the UK.
• Understanding of residential market dynamics.
• Basic legal contract knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing and implementing strategies for land and property projects.
• Conduct financial assessments for site viability.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of UK residential planning system

Understanding of residential development market

Familiarity with residential appraisal systems

Basic knowledge of legal contracts

Job description

The Vacancy

Wates Group is seeking an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join our Developments team in Leatherhead.

The role involves supporting the projects team in land allocation or planning consent processes, adding value to the company’s land and property portfolio.

If you are looking for a new opportunity to utilize your skills and contribute to creating the future, we invite you to join us.

About the Role

As our Assistant Land & Planning Manager, you will:

• Support, manage, and implement strategies to protect the company's interests, ensuring deliverability and contractual compliance.
• Conduct financial assessments to evaluate site viability and support business reporting.
• Keep your line manager informed about progress, budget changes, and potential risks.
• Engage with local communities and public stakeholders in land promotion activities.
• Represent Wates Developments professionally when promoting land or securing planning permissions.

About You

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and profit share scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Travel expenses covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates).
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical, 8% employer pension contributions, Health and Wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to support your career growth, with approximately 7,000 training sessions delivered annually across the group.
• Industry-leading family leave policies, including 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of paid paternity leave.

To learn more about LIFE AT WATES, please visit https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/.

Note: This position requires a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. Additional pre-employment checks may apply. For more information, visit National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates is a leading family-owned UK company in development, construction, and property maintenance, with over 125 years of history.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by three promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities with our partners and clients.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
• Thriving people: Fostering inclusive opportunities and relationships, ensuring everyone feels valued and cared for.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People employer and a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to fair recruitment practices, regardless of background.