Planning & Estates Manager (South)

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