Land Manager (Major Projects)

Your new company
We are excited to be partnering with the Yorkshire utilities company in the recruitment of a Planning & Land Manager to join the team. Your new company makes sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit the region each year, can rely on their services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. Your new company looks after communities, protects the environment, and provides essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the region, and plays a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
Your new role
As the Planning and Land Manager, you'll:

• Lead planning and land rights strategies for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert advice on Development Consent Orders (DCO), Town & Country Planning, and Compulsory Purchase (CPO).
• Manage external consultants and ensure value for money.
• Engage with stakeholders, landowners, and local authorities.
• Support regulatory submissions and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to biodiversity net gain (BNG) strategies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered membership of RICS and/or RTPI.
• Experience in land rights or planning for major infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of DCO, CPO, and statutory powers.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of up to £64,000 doe
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• £2,510 car allowance
• Private healthcare (self)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness day
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Flexible benefits: dental, critical illness, life assurance, retail discounts & more

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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