Lands & Planning Managers - North & Central Regions

Two roles available * Hybrid working * Company Car * Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience plus Management Bonus Scheme

Are you an experienced lands and planning professional ? We are recruiting two Lands & Planning Managers to join our multi-disciplinary Land & Mineral Resources (LMR) team-one supporting our North region and one supporting our Central region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of our business across the UK.

As a Lands & Planning Manager, you'll provide specialist support across all UK business divisions, ensuring our land, mineral, and property interests are optimised, sustainable, and cost‑effective. You'll lead on planning and permitting activity, helping to secure essential resources and permissions that underpin our operational success.

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and investing in our people.

• Manage Heidelberg Materials UK's property and mineral assets, planning permissions, recycling and operational permits
• Lead the acquisition and disposal of land, property, and mineral reserves
• Oversee the preparation of planning applications and Environmental Statements and successfully deliver planning permissions for development projects relating to mineral working and a wide variety of other industrial activities relating to the manufacture, sale and transportation of building materials.
• Act as a trusted advisor across business divisions on land, planning and permitting matters.
• Pro-actively support the business at an operational level to ensure the provision of timely and cost-effective advice on land, planning and permitting matters.
• Collaborate with internal specialists on restoration, aftercare, quarry design, and geotechnical issues
• Contribute to strategic business planning and ensure alignment with wider business objectives
• Engage with external stakeholders, including landowners, tenants, regulatory bodies and community groups.
• Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with company strategy
• Maintain accurate property records and systems
• Ensure compliance with competition legislation and internal policies

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in property, planning estates management, or another relevant discipline
• Chartered Surveyor or equivalent professional accreditation from a recognised body

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• UK management bonus scheme
• Company car

• Midlands & North regions
• Hybrid working (40 hours per week)

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, pension, and life assurance
• Work-life balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical options
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, menopause and more
• Inclusive culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and others)
• Wellbeing & development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities