Planning & Estates Manager
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Longcliffe Group for an experienced professional within the quarrying / minerals / planning sector to join our successful and growing business. Both a strategic and hands-on role, the successful candidate will lead our approach on planning, estates and mineral management for the Group.
The Company
Longcliffe was established in 1927 and is one of the very few independent hard rock quarries left in England, and one of the largest which is still family owned. We employ over 190 people, some of whose forebears also worked for the company, and we're proud of the fact that many others have been with us for more than 25 years.
Our success is measured by team effort. By providing support, development and career opportunities, we help everyone become the best version of themselves. Longcliffe's ethos has always been customer-orientated, and we have two clear and important goals:
To provide our customers with the material they need, when they need it, at the right price.
To pursue our business in a manner that is entirely sympathetic to the environment.
For many years we have recognised our responsibilities within the local community and to the environment in general.
The quarrying industry plays a vital role in maintaining and improving biodiversity and Longcliffe is passionately committed to the protection of the environment. We always strive to be a good neighbour and our substantial investment in environmentally friendly measures will ensure a lasting legacy for the benefit of the future generations.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced, driven and enthusiastic individual with a strong planning and mineral background.
The successful applicant will be a Chartered Mineral Surveyor or Chartered Town Planner with at least 7 years post qualification experience.
Duties will include:
Responsibility for the management and development of the Longcliffe land and mineral portfolio.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels both internal and external, including regulatory authorities, stakeholders, contractors and local community.
A proven track record in a similar role within the extractive industry sector would be an advantage.
Providing a strategic input into the future development of the portfolio.
Interested applicants should email CVs to jobs@longcliffe.co.uk or call us on 01629 540284 and ask for the HR team.
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2023
