Specialist Sustainability Location:
Talke
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated Environmental Planner to support the development and operation of a portfolio of mineral extraction, processing and recycling assets across the UK.
The Environmental Planner will play a key role in securing planning permissions and environmental permits for new developments, ensuring compliance with existing consents, and providing environmental and planning advice to operational teams. The role requires close collaboration with regulators, consultants, local authorities, internal and external stakeholders to maintain the company's license to operate and support long-term mineral resource development.
The role is ideal for someone wishing to develop their career applying and developing their skills in the minerals industry.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Planning and Permitting
Support planning applications for new mineral extraction, processing and waste management developments.
Support Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes and coordinate data for use by multidisciplinary consultant teams.
Prepare, review and submit environmental permit applications and variations.
Promote strategic mineral assets through Local Plans and Minerals & Waste Plans.
Represent the company at stakeholder consultations events as and where required.
Environmental Compliance
Monitor compliance with planning permissions, environmental permits and associated legal obligations.
Coordinate environmental monitoring programmes covering: Air quality and emissions
Water management
Waste management
Noise and vibration
Biodiversity and restoration commitments
Support ISO 14001 environmental management system requirements and audits.
Liaise with regulators including: Environment Agency
Natural England
Mineral Planning Authorities
Stakeholder Engagement
Develop productive relationships with regulatory bodies, landowners, local communities and industry groups.
Support community liaison groups and public consultation events.
Provide planning and environmental guidance to operational, commercial and technical teams.
Strategic Development
Identify environmental constraints and opportunities associated with future mineral developments.
Contribute to mineral reserve expansion strategies and long-term land supply planning.
Support restoration, aftercare and biodiversity enhancement projects.
Assist in the implementation of sustainability and ESG objectives.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Town Planning or related discipline.
Understanding of: Town and Country Planning Act processes
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
Environmental Permitting Regulations
Strong report writing and communication abilities.
Full UK driving license.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in planning, environmental compliance or permitting within the minerals, quarrying, waste, construction materials or heavy industry sectors advantageous.
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or working towards chartership.
Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or equivalent professional accreditation.
Experience of mineral planning applications and quarry…