Principal Landscape Architect - Whitwick
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Hybrid working
Company car
Bonus scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead on meaningful, long term environmental and restoration initiatives within a respected and forward thinking organisation.
The Land and Mineral Resources (LMR) Department is a multi disciplinary team responsible for managing property and mineral resources across all UK business divisions. Our remit covers the procurement of land and mineral reserves, securing the permits needed to operate effectively, and providing specialist expertise across a range of technical disciplines. These include land management, planning, restoration and aftercare, mineral resource assessment, quarry and tip design, and geotechnical matters.
Key Responsibilities
The Principal Landscape Architect will be responsible for:
Co ordinating the provision of landscape architecture services within a designated geographic area
Liaising with operational management on all landscape related issues
Producing and contributing to extraction schemes in partnership with geologists and engineering geologists
Designing cost effective restoration and aftercare proposals
Maintaining up to date cost estimates for the implementation of restoration schemes
Providing advice on restoration implementation, including contract specifications
Advising on aftercare requirements and best practice
Contributing to development proposals, planning applications, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Providing guidance on ecological and habitat matters
Securing permits or authorisations for the management or translocation of protected species and habitats
Instructing and managing external consultants
Preparing and managing submissions for restoration and biodiversity awards
Maintaining and implementing agreed systems and reporting requirements to Group
Why Join us?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) Disability Confident 5% Club (Platinum) Mates in Mind Clear Assured STEM Ambassador MPQC Member
Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
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