Graduate Strategic Land 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 5 star 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.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a talented Graduate Strategic Land Planner to join our growing land and planning team in Nottingham, Mansfield. Prior placement experience welcomed though not essential. This role reports to the Senior Land & Planning Manager and will have regular contact with both internal departmental disciplines and external consultants.

The responsibilities of role will include:

• researching local plans including settlement analysis to identify new land opportunities
• site visits, SWOT analysis
• preparation of expression of interest letters to landowners
• meeting landowners and their agents to assist with negotiations
• preparation of representation on emerging plans and examinations
• planning application prep, tendering, instructing consultants
• attendance at network events,
• Other such roles as deemed appropriate.

What Experience, qualifications and skill are we looking for?

• A degree with a keen interest in the built and natural environment and Town Planning sector
• Good writing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills with a friendly approachable manner
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage time efficiently
• Strong IT skills
• Drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach
• Committed to your own personal and career development
• Full UK driving license

Salary & Benefits

• A competitive salary (DOE)
• Company Car or car allowance
• Contributory Pension
• Life Cover
• Healthcare
• Discretionary Bonus
• Support obtaining profession accreditation

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. 

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