We are seeking a skilled Planning & Estates Manager to join our Land & Mineral Resources team and play a key role in managing, protecting and optimising our estate.
This is a strategic position supporting long term resource security, operational performance and sustainable land stewardship across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage mineral and land interests, including leases, licences, wayleaves and property agreements.
2. Negotiate new mineral agreements and renewals to secure long term access to strategic resources.
3. Provide accurate property management and planning advice to internal stakeholders.
4. Undertake valuations, rent reviews and compensation assessments in line with statutory and industry standards.
5. Support planning, permitting and development projects with accurate land boundary, ownership and tenure information.
6. Liaise with landowners, agents, regulators and internal stakeholders to maintain strong, transparent relationships.
7. Ensure compliance with legal, environmental and health & safety obligations across the mineral estate.
8. Maximisation of returns on non-operational property including identifying surplus property for disposal.
9. Maintain accurate GIS and estate records to support operational and strategic decision making.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
10. MRICS (Rural, Minerals or Commercial pathway) or working towards chartership.
11. Experience in minerals, rural estates, utilities, infrastructure or similar land-based sectors.
12. Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
13. Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
14. Ability to interpret legal documents, plans and technical information.
15. Proactive, organised and confident working independently across multiple sites.
Job Benefits
16. Car allowance
17. 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
18. Contributory Pension Scheme
19. Free on-site Parking
20. Holiday Buy Scheme
21. Volunteer Scheme
22. Share Save Scheme
23. Life Assurance
24. Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
25. Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
26. Discount Scheme