Key Takeaways
- Join Tarmac's Land & Natural Resources team as an Environmental Graduate starting September 2027.
- Gain practical experience in environmental permitting, land management, and sustainability initiatives.
- Undertake a two-year rotational programme working towards RICS APC accreditation.
- Requires a RICS accredited degree in an environmental or related field and a full UK Manual Driving Licence.
About the Role
This Environmental Graduate role is part of the 2027 Cohort, starting in September 2027. You will join the Land & Natural Resources (L&NR) team, based out of the Mountsorrel (Loughborough) Office.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Environmental Graduate, you will support Tarmac's commitment to responsible land stewardship, environmental compliance, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable development. You will gain practical experience in:
- Environmental permitting and planning activities
- Assessments
- Environmental management systems
- Restoration projects
- Sustainability initiatives
You will work alongside environmental specialists, planners, surveyors, and operational teams.
Your Development
This is a two-year graduate programme with a structured rotation across key areas of Land & Natural Resources (L&NR), including:
- Asset Management
- Strategic Planning
- Land Development
You will receive ongoing support, mentoring, and development opportunities, including working towards your RICS APC accreditation.
The Core Skills Graduate Development Programme will build your business acumen, enhance soft skills, and create networking opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support the Environmental Permitting team in delivering environmental consents and strategic objectives.
- Develop a practical understanding of environmental legislation, guidance, permitting requirements, and environmental management systems.
- Assist with monitoring, measuring, and reporting environmental performance data.
- Support environmental assessments, permit and planning applications related to mineral extraction and land development.
- Contribute to the continual improvement of environmental performance and sustainability initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation and review of environmental documentation, reports, and technical submissions.
- Interpret environmental risk assessments, survey information, and specialist consultant reports.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, statutory bodies, consultants, regulators, and local communities.
- Gain knowledge and practical application of environmental policies, procedures, and standards.
- Build knowledge of compliance with permit and planning conditions.
- Understand the relationship between environmental permitting, planning, land ownership, and operational activities.
- Participate in the Graduate Core Skills Development Programme.
- Undertake rotational placements across relevant L&NR disciplines.
Essential Requirements
- Educated to degree level in a RICS accredited degree, ideally with an environmental, rural, land, natural resources or related focus.
- Willing to work in different locations across the UK and Ireland.
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
Benefits
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
- Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
- Access to Employee Communities (Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development)
- Training and development tailored to your goals
How to Apply
Applications may close early due to high volume. Apply as soon as possible.