Strategic Planning Manager (Real Estate)

Description:

Tarmac is one of the UK’s largest land and mineral owners with a controlling interest in 110,000 acres of real estate comprising minerals, industrial land as well as strategic greenfield land held for the long term business continuity of Tarmac.  This diverse real estate portfolio is managed by Tarmac’s Land and Mineral Resources (L&NR) team which has a range of professional skills and capabilities.

Tarmac has a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join Tarmac’s L&NR Team, primarily operating within London, the South East and East Anglia region.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.

Main ResponsibilitiesAs part of our Regional L&NR Team you will be responsible for the promotion of mineral and industrial opportunities and securing the necessary planning permissions for the development of strategic land and mineral assets to provide the long and short term business continuity needs of the operating business. 

You will assist in the identification, assessment and securing of new land and mineral opportunities which have potential for future development by the business as well as being an important cog in providing expert advice to the operating business ensuring its licence to operate is maintained.

The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in the role of Strategic Planning Manager you will have excellent communication and organisational skills and have previous experience of property management with a focus on strategic land processes.  You will be able to;

Establish, and review, planning strategies to ensure that each strategic land asset is effectively promoted to achieve a local plan allocation and/or planning consent acceptable to the business
Discuss development proposals for sites with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies, through formal or informal pre-application routes
Engage with stakeholders to development long term relationships and participate in public pre-application events in order to engage with local communities
Manage and instruct external consultant teams in line with the Company’s compliance procedures and monitor/report budgets accordingly
If required, submit planning appeals and manage the appeal process
Engage with and keep landowners and/or agents informed of progress in line with contractual obligations
Assist the wider Land and Natural Resources team and the Operational business in the identification of new land opportunities and assist in acquiring the site under an option at suitable terms
Engage with the operational business to provide professional advice on issues relating to the numerous extant planning permissionsQualifications 

Chartered through MRICS or MRTPI professional bodies.  Previous experience in Minerals Planning not essential.

Why UsWe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
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Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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