Trainee Town Planner

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Planning Team. This role typically reports to the Planning Manager and Land Director.

As a Trainee Town Planner with Persimmon Homes you will be part of a small yet busy team, handling a varied range of planning applications for both strategic and immediate sites, of varying scales and complexity. The role offers a broad area of responsibility for all areas of the development process including planning policy and promotional work along with detailed development management and delivery.

The role will include:

• Assessing land development opportunities against company criteria
• Working with the Planning Team to provide advice internally on planning matters
• Preparing and submitting planning applications
• Attending meetings with all relevant parties during the planning process
• Dealing with ongoing planning matters and submitting information to clear planning conditions

What we need from you?

• We welcome applications from graduates with an RTPI-accredited degree or those willing to enroll in or pursue an accredited course.
• Strong interpersonal and all round excellent communication skills
• Proactive and willingness to take the lead on own initiative and under minimal supervision
• A proven ability to work to, thrive on and meet tight deadlines
• Your positive outlook and professional attitude will enable you to deal confidently with colleagues at all levels

What’s in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com