Sustainability Specialist
Salary: 20-30k
Location: Hybrid – Congleton
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading UK minerals and land management organisation to recruit a Sustainability Specialist to join their growing team.
This is a varied and development-focused role, supporting the management of a national land and mineral portfolio. You will play a key part in planning, environmental permitting, estates management, and sustainability strategy, helping to secure long-term mineral supply and ensure compliance across a range of UK sites.
The role offers excellent exposure to the minerals and extractive industry, with involvement in planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), stakeholder engagement, and ESG-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Support strategic planning, environmental permitting, and compliance processes across UK sites
Manage and support planning projects and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Liaise with operational teams on sustainability and environmental matters
Support implementation of global ESG policies, sustainability frameworks, and compliance strategies
Engage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities throughout the planning lifecycle
Assist with land and estates management to support long-term mineral supply security
Support management of freehold and leasehold land assets, liaising with landowners and landlords
Maintain and update land and asset Terrier databases and land register records
Assist with planning applications and project management of sustainable development schemes
Ensure compliance with environmental, planning, and mineral-related legislation
Requirements
Degree in Town Planning, Estates Management, Surveying, Environmental Management, or similar (preferred)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in planning, estates, environmental, or development-related roles
Strong understanding of planning processes and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Experience in project management of planning or development applications
Knowledge of estates management, landlord and tenant matters, or mineral-related legislation
Experience working within extractive industries or similar heavy industry sectors (preferred)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangement
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Sick pay
Casual dress policy
Opportunity to work within a specialist minerals and sustainability environment
Strong exposure to planning, estates, and environmental development projects
Apply Now
If you are an experienced sustainability, planning, or environmental professional looking to develop your career within the minerals and land development sector, apply today through Construo Recruitment.
