Breedon is a leading construction materials group with around 1 billion tonnes of mineral reserves and resources, operating in over 350 locations across Great Britain and Ireland. We produce essential materials that make a fundamental difference to the lives of people everywhere, every day.

We are seeking an experienced Planning & Estates Manager to help manage our mineral and industrials portfolio in our Central and North Region, stretching from the Midlands to the Scottish Borders.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or have the relevant minerals planning or surveying experience within the industry and be self-motivated, pro-active and able to manage a broad range of projects simultaneously with minimum supervision. Ideally you will be a Chartered Surveyor or Chartered Town Planner who is enthusiastic about working in a busy environment with exciting growth ambitions and is able to communicate with and influence a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.

We want to develop the next generation of talent to lead our business and are committed to provide the support and opportunities necessary to support your professional growth.

The Opportunity

Our land and mineral resources team comprises of experienced professional and chartered town planners, mineral surveyors, geologists, GIS and environmental permitting specialists. The team is involved at all stages of the development process, from identifying, appraising, and negotiating the acquisition of land, throughout the consenting processes into operations and restoration, where we enhance nature and create thriving habitats.

What will you do?

The Land & Mineral Resources Team has an extremely busy and diverse portfolio of work.

Your key responsibilities, achieved via coordination and liaison with external consultants are to:

• Develop the Company’s organic mineral replenishment strategy
• Maintain Breedon’s licence to operate in a sustainable, cost effective and sustainable manner
• Manage and ensure compliance of all planning permissions
• Management of property agreements and associated occupation costs, including the payment and review of rents and royalties
• Coordinate and liaise with external planning and environmental consultants to produce surveys studies and reports as necessary.

Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to fulfil a role within a growing, dynamic organisation. A competitive remuneration package will be offered including company pension scheme and life assurance. You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

This role requires travel around our sites and you will be provided with a company vehicle or car allowance:

You will be entitled to access our range of wider benefits which includes access to a discount portal where you can make savings on groceries, health and wellbeing activities and more and our employee assistance programme with specialist professional advice on health and wellbeing.

Location

The location of the role can be flexible and will involve an element of hybrid working. We have key offices in the region at Durham and Breedon on the Hill.

How to apply

Applications should be made by CV. It would be beneficial if you could include a covering letter, setting out why you are interested in Breedon and what interests you most about the opportunity.

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 June 2022 at 17:00.