Job Description
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
* Manage mineral and land interests, including leases, licences, wayleaves and property agreements.
* Negotiate new mineral agreements and renewals to secure long term access to strategic resources.
* Provide accurate property management and planning advice to internal stakeholders.
* Undertake valuations, rent reviews and compensation assessments in line with statutory and industry standards.
* Support planning, permitting and development projects with accurate land boundary, ownership and tenure information.
* Liaise with landowners, agents, regulators and internal stakeholders to maintain strong, transparent relationships.
* Ensure compliance with legal, environmental and health & safety obligations across the mineral estate.
* Maximisation of returns on non-operational property including identifying surplus property for disposal.
* Maintain accurate GIS and estate records to support operational and strategic decision making.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* MRICS (Rural, Minerals or Commercial pathway) or working towards chartership.
* Experience in minerals, rural estates, utilities, infrastructure or similar land-based sectors.
* Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.
* Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
* Ability to interpret legal documents, plans and technical information.
* Proactive, organised and confident working independently across multiple sites.
Job Benefits
* Car allowance
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Free on-site Parking
* Holiday Buy Scheme
* Volunteer Scheme
* Share Save Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
* Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
* Discount Scheme