Estate Manager

Head Office, located in Northampton, and travel to sites across the UK as required.

This is a pivotal role in ensuring our significant operational estate assets are optimised, compliant, and aligned with our long-term business goals. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, driving value through effective negotiation, planning, and portfolio management. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive performance and deliver on strategic objectives.

• Manage planning consent renewals and variations
• Maintain and enhance the estates management database, ensuring timely renewals and system improvements
• Leading negotiations for land rights renewals, rent and royalty arrangements, and the granting of additional rights
• Advising on all aspects of strategic development initiatives within the operational estate portfolio and the expansion of our estates footprint
• Contribute to monthly Board reporting and bi-annual forecast reporting
• Advise senior management on estate matters, including strategic planning
• Ensure all transactions support viable project delivery and align with strategic financial objectives
• Support the development and auditing of estate-related policies and procedures
• Manage external consultants (property, planning) and oversee the Estates budget
• You can lead negotiations for land rights renewals, rent and royalty arrangements, and the granting of additional rights.
• Manage third-party rights, wayleaves, access rights, and consent requests
• Collaborating across teams to ensure consistent and effective asset management with internal teams and external landowners
• Coordinate site yielding-up arrangements and exit strategies
• Oversee landlord consents, rent reviews, service charge demands, and other pass-through costs

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Estates Manager to lead the strategic management of our diverse commercial real estate portfolio. This includes our operational power generation sites (captured landfill and mineral methane, as well as natural gas power response), solar and battery storage facilities, offices, workshops, and land earmarked for future development activities.

Ideally, you will have experience in the energy or utilities sector, dealing with a broad range of real estate matters and a proven track record of managing complex and dynamic commercial estates.

• Experience in the energy or utilities sector, dealing with a broad range of real estate matters and a proven track record of managing complex and dynamic commercial estates
• Full UK driving license required, with the ability to travel to sites when required
• You must be within a commutable distance of our Head Office in Northampton
• Strategic thinker who can develop and implement a strategy, with strong negotiation and communication skills
• MRICS qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience with strong landlord/tenant law experience UK-wide
• Familiarity with Power BI and Microsoft Project is advantageous

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work a minimum of one day a week at our

• Domestic solar, battery, and EV charger funding scheme
• Competitive salary and car allowance, plus a bonus of up to 25% paid annually
• Cycle-to-work scheme and eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program that offers virtual GP appointments
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Community volunteering days to give back to the local area
• Sick pay eligibility after a qualifying period