Town Planner - Minerals

We are currently working with a well-established planning consultancy to recruit a Minerals & Waste Planner with strong Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) knowledge to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to work within a collaborative and specialist environment, offering exposure to a varied project portfolio across minerals, waste, and environmental planning.

You will play a key role in supporting and delivering minerals and waste planning projects, with a particular focus on Environmental Impact Assessment work. The successful candidate will work closely with a close-knit team of planning professionals and environmental specialists on a range of complex and high-profile developments.

• Preparing and managing planning applications for minerals and waste developments
• Supporting and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Producing planning statements and technical reports
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
• Advising clients on planning strategy and environmental considerations
• Assisting with project delivery from inception through to determination

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within minerals and/or waste planning
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project work
• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership is desirable

• Small, supportive team of approximately 10 people
• Collaborative office culture with strong professional development opportunities
• Office-based role - 4 days per week in the office

The interview process will consist of: