Planning & Land Manager (Major Projects)

Overview

Manage planning, land acquisition and stakeholder engagement for major water projects.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory reporting
• health & safety
• land acquisition
• planning review
• stakeholder liaison
• biodiversity advice

Tasks

Provide input, as required, into any reports to support the RAPID Gated Process and requests from OFWAT or other regulators. Drive excellent standards, behaviours and performance in Health & Safety, Risk Management and conduct at work ensuring compliance with YW safety policy. Provide strategic advice to YW project teams on the scheme design, planning and land risks and associated mitigation. As our Planning and Land Manager you will be responsible for the provision and co-ordination of; Review planning application and land rights acquisition documents prepared on behalf of Yorkshire Water to ensure all submissions are prepared in association with business processes and procedures and associated reporting and assurance. Strategic land rights acquisition advice (including statutory powers, Compulsory Purchase (CPO) and Development Consent Orders (DCO)) advising required for the delivery of SRO major projects to minimise risks, reduce costs (incl compensation) when securing land rights, delivering great customer service and meet the business strategy. Instruct and manage the associated inputs and outputs from any external planning and land acquisition consultants, including regular liaison, review performance, monitor value for money and the effectiveness of their performance in line with the company’s policies and procedures. Liaise with YW project managers and construction partners to ensure SRO projects are progressed in line with programme and on budget, and all risks with associated mitigation captured on the Risk Register. From inception through to completion on site, liaise with YW project teams, YW design/construction partners, local authorities, stakeholders and landowners/agents to secure relevant planning permission (including permitted development, Town and Country Planning Act, DCO where appropriate) and land rights (including statutory powers, CPO and DCO, where appropriate) to deliver Strategic Resource Option projects. Provide strategic advice on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for SRO projects to minimise costs and risk to Yorkshire Water with support the Technical Specialist (Ecology and BNG) and the project environmental advisor. Strategic town planning advice (including Development Consent Orders/Town and Country Planning applications) to support the delivery of the SRO major projects to mitigate planning risk, delivering great customer service and meet the business strategy.

Requirements

• planning permission
• rtpi
• rics
• stakeholder management
• time management
• negotiation

What You Bring

Proven experience in relation to securing planning permission and/or land rights in relation to major infrastructure projects. If you’ve got experience in property legislation and process and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Professional membership of, the RTPI and/or RICS. Clearly able to demonstrate Yorkshire Water’s behaviours. A demonstrable ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders using your excellent customer service skills. A proven ability to work under pressure to meet tight timescales by good prioritisation and time management skills. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. A sound knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the planning application process (including DCO and, Town and Country Planning Act) and/or the acquisition of land rights associated to major infrastructure (including the Yorkshire Water Code of Practice, CPO, DCO and statutory powers). Able to deal with agile prioritisation and realignment of priorities, as the project needs evolve. Strong competence with IT systems. Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working (one to two office a week – Bradford plus there will be the necessity to travel to our sites, our consultants offices or stakeholders across Yorkshire from time to time). A track record of delivering results against challenging targets with excellent negotiation skills.

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Benefits

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary). A company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance). Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. Retail savings scheme. Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution). We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. Private health care (self only). 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience up to £64,000.

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Security Clearance

-basic disclosure check via a third‑party company -potential counter terrorist check or security check clearance -medical questionnaire and further medicals if required