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Graduate Trainee Landscape Architect
Apply locations: Wetherby
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 27 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: March 10, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR10003409
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
Kickstart Your Career as a Graduate Trainee Landscape Architect
Location: Wetherby
Salary: £30,045pa
Contract Type: Perm
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
About the Opportunity
Start a Graduate programme with Heidelberg Materials and gain a fascinating insight into an exciting and rewarding career in the construction industry.
Based within the Land and Mineral Resources (LMR) department, this position provides support to the Principal Landscape Architect as well as the rest of the LMR department and other colleagues in the business including Operations e.g. Aggregates, Asphalt, Cement and Concrete.
The LMR department itself provides expertise and services in the following functions:
* landscape planning, design, habitat management and restoration.
* lands (estates) and planning.
* geology, to include geotechnical, hydrology and hydrogeology.
* land survey and drawing office.
Responsibilities:
* Implement our approved planning consents to ensure cost effective and biodiverse land reclamation.
* Ensure the business has available permitted mineral reserves.
* Implement its sustainability and biodiversity strategies in compliance with all necessary statutory and contractual requirements, in both a cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner.
* Effectively manage all land, property, reserves/resources, and assets.
To gain as much experience as possible across Heidelberg Materials LMR functions, developing operational, commercial, project management and leadership skills.
To assist and support the Principal Landscape Architect in the following tasks:
* Provide landscape design and habitat management services to the Region.
* Liaise with operational management and provide advice on all landscape management and restoration issues.
* Ensure the provision of cost-effective landscape management, restoration, and aftercare proposals.
* Maintain up to date cost estimates of implementing restoration and aftercare schemes and assist in the preparation of annual restoration budgets for the Region.
* Advise on the implementation of restoration proposals including the preparation of contract specifications, contract drawings and forms of contract.
* Assist with the appropriate provision of landscape input into development proposals including planning applications, EIAs and habitat management plans.
* Provide advice on ecological and other habitat matters including protection and mitigation for protected species.
* Instruct and manage external contractors and consultants.
* Provide a high-quality draughting service to the LMR department using AutoCAD and other industry standard software packages.
* Implement agreed corporate systems, procedures, and reporting.
Why choose to join our graduate programme?
Our graduate programme will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to become future leaders of our company. You will learn about all aspects of our business as you work alongside some of the most experienced people working in our industry.
What We’re Looking For:
Entry requirements: You must have graduated in 2024 or be graduating in 2025 and expected to achieve a 2:1 in any of the following areas:
Landscape Architecture or other relevant Landscape or Environmental Science degree.
British citizenship or UK settled status.
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Benefits: Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits to reward your hard work and commitment.
Next Steps
Submit your application:
* Attach a cover and CV highlighting your qualifications, skills and experience, and reasons for applying to us.
Pre-recorded interview and online assessment: If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to take part in a pre-recorded video interview.
Final Assessment: Attend an Assessment Center which will be held at Chipping Sodbury.
After the final assessment: You will then join our Graduate programme beginning in September. Good luck!
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