We are looking for a Development Planner to join us in our North West Regional Office based in Holmes Chapel. 

… But first, why join us? 

About Bloor Homes: 

We built our first house in 1969. Every possible detail was taken into consideration back then to create a beautiful home. The same is still true today.

We understand that buying a new home is an important decision and that everything, from the location to the build quality, has to stand the test of time for our customers.

As a family-run housebuilder, our team of highly skilled craftspeople ensure care and attention goes into every one of our homes.

We give sympathetic consideration to the areas we build in to design welcoming settings with variety of home types and space, making every effort to preserve natural features and the conservation of wildlife.

Our strong commitment to create homes that our customers are proud to own - and that we would love ourselves or family and friends to live in - is what has always driven us. It’s why we’re proud to be a five-star housebuilder and it’s why we’re dedicated to creating better life experiences. One home at a time.

What Benefits You Can Expect: 

We strongly believe in rewarding and recognising the hard work our employees put in every day which is why in return you can expect to receive the following benefits. 

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement 
• Holiday buy & carry over
• Competitive bonus scheme
• BUPA Cover
• Company Car/ Car Allowance
• Enhanced Family Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Microsoft Office Discount
• High Street Retail Discount
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Life Assurance at 6 times your basic salary 
• Employee discount on our Homes and & some building materials 
• Employee discount at Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. 

What Will Your Day Look Like? 

Reporting to the Planning Manager you will support the Land & Planning team in delivering planning applications throughout the region. You will provide valued advice on site appraisals for the Land department and manage planning queries as required. You should combine strong organisational skills with a proactive and forward thinking approach. A good understanding of relevant regulations and legislation is also important, plus the ability to develop excellent working relationships at all levels of the organisation and with third parties, including Planning Departments, Land Agents and Land Owners.

• Delivering planning applications.
• Producing site appraisals for the Land Team.
• Preparing applications and negotiating planning permissions in conjunction with the Land and Design & Technical teams.
• Support the Land and Planning Team in the identification and promotion of suitable land opportunities. 
• Discharging conditions.
• Providing ad-hoc advice on planning matters within the region as required.
• Ultimately running specific sites on own account.
• Liaising externally with Planning Departments, Land Agents and Land Owners.

Please see the job description for more information. 

What You'll Need To Succeed: 

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in Local Authority or private sector.
• Degree in appropriate subject
• Understanding of Planning (policy and promotions) and Development Management (Planning Applications).
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to research 
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Able to show tact and diplomacy when dealing with third parties/committees etc.

Our talent is what sets us aside from our competitors. Working at Bloor Homes, you can expect to be part of a community of exceptionally talented, likeminded people who help to support and develop one another. 

If our Development Planner role sounds like the perfect role for you, please Click 'Apply now' and get your career started with us today.