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