Mineral & Waste Planner

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is looking for a motivated Assistant Mineral & Waste Planner to join their team in Sheffield. This role involves supporting the Senior Planner, assisting in feasibility studies, and building strong client and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience in private practice. A competitive salary and flexible benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Westfield Health cover

Flexible benefits package including additional holidays

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in private practice strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of minerals planning practice and relevant legislation.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Planner on minerals and waste projects.
• Assist with feasibility studies and planning applications.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

We are a respected consultancy delivering planning, permitting, geotechnical, and surveying services primarily across the North of England, with projects throughout the UK. We are looking for a motivated Assistant Mineral & Waste Planner with 1-2 years' private practice experience to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Planner and, where appropriate, take the lead on minerals and waste projects.
• Assist with (and occasionally lead) feasibility studies, planning and permitting applications, environmental reviews, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate planning-led EIA projects, providing informed guidance on complex assessment issues.
• Contribute to proposals and tenders, as well as supporting the promotion of the practice.
• Drive improvements in processes, procedures, and service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while ensuring high-quality project outcomes.

Person Specification

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (working towards Town Planning or a related environmental qualification desirable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team.
• Previous consultancy experience.
• Sound knowledge of the planning process, with expertise in minerals planning practice, current legislation, guidance, and techniques.
• Understanding of project management, including financial, programme, and quality control.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Westfield Health cover.
• Flexible benefits package, including options to purchase additional holidays and cycle-to-work scheme via Perkbox.
• Professional development support, including funding for training and professional memberships, plus access to a wide range of online learning resources.