Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking an Associate / Associate Director to join our expanding minerals and waste team. This role offers a challenging growth opportunity to direct, manage and deliver minerals and waste inputs across a diverse range of projects for a wide client base. Our projects are varied and at the forefront of professional practice, providing an excellent platform to leverage your experience, develop your career, and contribute to shaping our continued growth. This strategic position involves winning work, leading projects, and driving sector growth while working with a diverse client base on complex, high-profile schemes.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver minerals and waste planning projects across the full lifecycle
- Provide expert planning and environmental advice to clients and project teams
- Manage project performance including technical, commercial, health & safety, and quality aspects
- Build strong client relationships and support business development activities
- Contribute to bids, frameworks, and new business opportunities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable outcomes
- Mentor and support colleagues, fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture

Experience
- Degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental or related discipline
- Proven experience delivering minerals and waste projects within the UK
- Strong understanding of UK planning systems and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Proven people management experience with a track record of developing and upskilling internal teams

About You
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
- Client-focused and able to build lasting relationships
- Collaborative team player who fosters an inclusive culture
- Motivated to contribute to business development and sector growth

Qualifications
- Chartered status or working towards chartership (RTPI, IEMA, RICS or similar) is desirable
- Experience in business development and winning work is advantageous
- Knowledge of emerging policy and stakeholder engagement is beneficial