Assistant Planner - Residential Land & Planning

Bellway Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

ShareSave Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Job summary

Bellway Group in Redhill is seeking an Assistant Planner to support the Land and Planning team on planning policy, development control, and applications for residential and mixed-use schemes.

You will assist with planning advice, coordinate reports, manage budgets, and help secure planning consents while liaising with Local Authorities and communities. The role requires a planning degree and strong IT and communication skills, with travel to land opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Planning degree or above, or equivalent is desirable.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Works collaboratively with a diverse range of people.
• Good administration skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Willing to travel to potential land opportunities and external meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day planning advice to land teams, primarily on residential schemes.
• Support divisional land teams on development sites and planning policy.
• Coordinate Planning Reports on land and identify planning/commercial risks.
• Assist with formulating planning strategies to obtain planning consent on time.
• Support negotiations with Local Authority officers and the community.
• Assist with S106 negotiations and advise on commercial implications.
• Prepare and submit planning applications with appropriate information.
• Discharge planning conditions and manage planning budgets.
• Help deliver the business KPI targets.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Administration skills

Deadline-driven

IT skills

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Education

Planning degree or above

Job description

Bellway Group in Redhill is seeking an Assistant Planner to support the Land and Planning team on planning policy, development control, and applications for residential and mixed-use schemes.

You will assist with planning advice, coordinate reports, manage budgets, and help secure planning consents while liaising with Local Authorities and communities. The role requires a planning degree and strong IT and communication skills, with travel to land opportunities as needed.