Sustainability Specialist
Salary: 20-30k
Location: Hybrid – Congleton
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading UK minerals and land management organisation to recruit a Sustainability Specialist to join their growing team.
This is a varied and development-focused role, supporting the management of a national land and mineral portfolio. You will play a key part in planning, environmental permitting, estates management, and sustainability strategy, helping to secure long-term mineral supply and ensure compliance across a range of UK sites.
The role offers excellent exposure to the minerals and extractive industry, with involvement in planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), stakeholder engagement, and ESG-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Support strategic planning, environmental permitting, and compliance processes across UK sites
* Manage and support planning projects and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
* Liaise with operational teams on sustainability and environmental matters
* Support implementation of global ESG policies, sustainability frameworks, and compliance strategiesEngage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities throughout the planning lifecycle
* Assist with land and estates management to support long-term mineral supply security
* Support management of freehold and leasehold land assets, liaising with landowners and landlords
* Maintain and update land and asset Terrier databases and land register records
* Assist with planning applications and project management of sustainable development schemes
* Ensure compliance with environmental, planning, and mineral-related legislation
Requirements
* Degree in Town Planning, Estates Management, Surveying, Environmental Management, or similar (preferred)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in planning, estates, environmental, or development-related roles
* Strong understanding of planning processes and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
* Experience in project management of planning or development applications
* Knowledge of estates management, landlord and tenant matters, or mineral-related legislation
* Experience working within extractive industries or similar heavy industry sectors (preferred)
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Company pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Sick pay
* Casual dress policy
* Opportunity to work within a specialist minerals and sustainability environment
* Strong exposure to planning, estates, and environmental development projects
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