Specialist Sustainability

Mainly home office and traveling to our northern sites when needed.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mineral Planning and Estates Surveyor to join our small team responsible for a substantial portfolio of mineral extraction and processing sites, rural estate and other related land assets.

• Manage and assist in the development of the Sibelco UK Mineral Estate portfolio comprising freehold, leasehold and optioned land.
• Assist in the acquisition of new mineral reserves for the sand and clay businesses in the UK.
• Work closely with landowners and/or agents to ensure progress of land acquisition targets and planning applications.
• Promote strategic land assets within Local Development Plans and if required represent the Companies interests at Examinations in Public.
• Engage with local planning authorities to promote sites and discuss development proposals through formal and informal routes.
• Liaising with and advising Operational and Commercial colleagues on site development, estates management, planning and environmental issues linked to the development of UK assets.
• Assist in the maintenance of and further develop the UK land asset database linking data into the companies GIS system.
• Contribute towards Sibelco planning projects and associated Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Manage and instruct consultancy teams in accordance with the Companies procedures.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop relationships and participate in local liaison events at UK sites to keep local communities engaged in the Companies activities.
• Assist with the implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines from Global Sustainability.

• Ideally Chartered Minerals Surveyor with RICS qualification or Chartered Town Planner with RTPI qualification
• Experience of working in the extractive industry
• Ability to build a rapport with a variety of people from all backgrounds
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (ideally at advanced level)
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to landlords as well as colleagues
• Strong problem-solver with agility and a proactive approach to work
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Adaptable, flexible with the ability to work to numerous pressurised deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Full UK Driving License and willingness to travel around UK sites. (
  
  Note:
  
  Occasional travel overseas may be required dependent on business needs).