Year in Industry - Land & Natural Resources Placement

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about sustainability, land management, and making a real impact on the environment and communities? If you're currently studying a relevant degree and looking for a placement opportunity that combines purpose with professional development, this could be the role for you! 

Our Tarmac Land and Natural Resources team is recruiting a Year in Industry Placement Student to join us from Quorn House Office for a 12 month placement. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in responsible land management and contribute to the future sustainability of our business. 

What you’ll be doing... 

• Working closely with the Regional Head of Estates and Estates Managers to support mineral and land acquisition and development.
• Understanding and working to planning consents for mineral working, ancillary, and added-value operations.
• Supporting rental enhancement and built development opportunities, ensuring compliance with planning and tenure agreements.
• Gaining insight into land and mineral ownership, landlord-tenant relationships, and town & country planning policy.
• Managing landlord and tenant relationships.
• Preparing and reviewing planning applications, including consultant reports.
• Writing clear and concise reports.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance financial returns from a diverse range of property assets.
• Assisting with the development of Tarmac’s Electronic Property Information System.

Your Development 

While learning on the job, you’ll attend our Graduate Core Skills Development Programme, designed to expand your business knowledge, strengthen core skills, and offer networking opportunities with other graduates and key stakeholders across the Tarmac business. This will support your successful transition into your destination role. 

The Ideal Candidate  

Essential 

• Studying towards a Degree in a relevant subject.
• Looking for a year placement
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel 

Desirable 

• Emotional Intelligence
• Problem Solving
• Team Player
• Ability to work independently

Why Choose Tarmac?  

This is where talent meets opportunity- ignite your potential!  

At Tarmac, we believe in building more than just roads and infrastructure—we build careers. As the UK’s largest construction materials company, we offer exciting early career opportunities that fit your lifestyle, whether you're on-site, in the office, or a mix of both. Join us to earn, learn, and grow while helping shape a more sustainable future. We’re committed to your development and wellbeing, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive.  

Here’s what you can look forward to:  

• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website 
• Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline 
• Inclusive employee communities, including REACH (Religious, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage), LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, and Female Voice 
• Training and development tailored to your goals 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply.  

Don’t Miss Out!  

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of candidates- so if this sounds like your kind of opportunity, get your application in ASAP!  

Tarmac Trading Limited