Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
* Company car cash allowance £7,200
* Annual incentive‑related bonus up to 20% of annual salary
* Private health care (Self and partner, if applicable)
* Attractive pension scheme up to 12% company contribution
* Life assurance cover 4 times pensionable salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day
* Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more
Job Summary
Senior Land & Planning Manager – Land & Property Department, Finance team, Yorkshire Water.
Location: Bradford – Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026. Hybrid working: normally 2 office days a week, as required.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
What we do
We provide essential water and wastewater services to 5.4 million residents and millions of visitors in Yorkshire. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan for Yorkshire’s water today, tomorrow and 24/7, 365 days a year.
We are planning large‑scale, nationally significant infrastructure projects through our Direct Procurement for Customers programme. These multi‑AMP schemes will secure future water resources and achieve 100 % compliance, 100 % of the time.
Responsibilities
* Lead and shape strategic planning and land acquisition approaches for major Strategic Resource Option (SRO) and Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) projects.
* Act as the technical authority for planning and land acquisition matters, providing expert advice on permitted development, Town and Country Planning applications, Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs), and associated statutory powers.
* Drive the successful securing of planning permissions and land rights from project inception through construction and delivery.
* Lead, instruct, and performance‑manage external planning and land access/acquisition consultants, setting clear scopes and measurable KPIs.
* Work collaboratively with project teams, delivery partners, regulators, water companies, local authorities, landowners, and agents.
* Play a central role in stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining trusted relationships with local authorities, regulators, NGOs, landowners, and communities.
* Ensure all planning, land acquisition, land access, compensation, and payment activities are delivered in line with Yorkshire Water policies and governance requirements.
* Champion the development and delivery of a sustainable Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategy.
* Provide high‑quality planning and land access/acquisition inputs into governance and regulatory reporting.
* Represent Yorkshire Water with confidence and credibility in external meetings, consultations, and statutory processes.
* Contribute to the leadership of the DPC project team, promoting collaboration, performance excellence, and a strong health and safety culture.
* Support the development and capability of others within the planning and land function.
* Report to the Head of Land and Property, with a dotted‑line relationship to the Head of DPC, operating with significant autonomy and senior‑level visibility.
Qualifications
* Professional membership of the RTPI and/or RICS.
* Proven experience securing planning consents and/or land access rights for major infrastructure projects.
* Ability to undertake complex negotiations and achieve desired outcomes.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence to influence at a senior level.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment; able to reprioritise, adapt, and escalte issues appropriately.
* Proven experience leading teams and/or managing external consultants, driving delivery against clear objectives, milestones, and KPIs.
* Track record of identifying, managing, and mitigating planning and land access/acquisition risks on large‑scale projects.
* Strong IT capability and confidence using systems to manage information, reporting, and performance.
* Solid understanding of property legislation and associated processes.
* Clear evidence of delivering results against challenging targets and deadlines.
Flexible working patterns and job share options are supported where possible, to help you balance work and home life.
Pre‑employment checks will include a Basic Disclosure Check and, where relevant, a Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance.
All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals where required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring an accessible recruitment process. Adjustments can be made to accommodate disabilities or other needs. Please indicate any required changes in your application.
Closing date
29th May 2026
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