Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: DE73 8AP
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
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