Planning Manager - Circularity

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, we are committed to advancing the circular economy and creating sustainable, innovative solutions. Join our team and help us lead the way to a more sustainable future.  

We are looking for a dynamic Planning Manager - Circularity to join our growing team at Tarmac. The location of this role is flexible across our various sites. In this role, you will be integral to delivering the objectives of our Circularity Strategy, focusing on finding, securing, and developing new operational site ventures and opportunities for recycling and landfill. You will ensure the long-term success of our footprint, maximise portfolio value, and help create sustainability for the future. 

Role Responsibility

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the development of strategic plans that define and identify industrial footprint requirements, securing land assets to meet business objectives 

• Compliance & Legislation: Oversee the development of secured assets through planning and permitting processes, ensuring compliance with environmental, planning, and waste acceptance regulations. Maintain ISO14001 accreditation 

• Budget & Financial Management: Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure of Circularity projects. Achieve budgeted volume and profit targets and ensure new sites align with business strategy 

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal operational teams, external partners, and stakeholders to drive strategic success. Build and maintain relationships with joint venture partners, third-party contractors, and consultants 

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you should possess: 

• Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills 

• Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritise effectively 

• Good decision-making skills, ensuring timely and forward-moving actions 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Confidence in managing conflicts and resolving issues effectively 

• A collaborative approach, able to work cross-functionally and engage stakeholders at all levels 

The ideal candidate will have experience in: 

• Securing land and mineral interests through option, lease, or freehold acquisitions 

• Delivering mineral and industrial planning projects for new sites and extensions 

• Managing capital projects and budgets 

• Knowledge of mineral planning, supply of aggregates, and related policies in the UK 

• Expertise in Landlord & Tenant and planning legislation related to waste and industrial property 

• Representing the business in external stakeholder groups, developing and nurturing strong relationships 

• Strategic planning environment, ideally within the construction or materials sector 

• Proven experience with legal and compliance requirements in land procurement 

Why Us

In addition to the role of Planning Manager - Circularity we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

• Bonus scheme 
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited