Job Description

Heidelberg Materials UK is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Principal Landscape Architect – Whitwick

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working

• Company car

• Bonus scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead on meaningful, long‑term environmental and restoration initiatives within a respected and forward‑thinking organisation.The Land and Mineral Resources (LMR) Department is a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for managing property and mineral resources across all UK business divisions. Our remit covers the procurement of land and mineral reserves, securing the permits needed to operate effectively, and providing specialist expertise across a range of technical disciplines. These include land management, planning, restoration and aftercare, mineral resource assessment, quarry and tip design, and geotechnical matters.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal Landscape Architect will be responsible for:

• Co‑ordinating the provision of landscape architecture services within a designated geographic area
• Liaising with operational management on all landscape‑related issues
• Producing and contributing to extraction schemes in partnership with geologists and engineering geologists
• Designing cost‑effective restoration and aftercare proposals
• Maintaining up‑to‑date cost estimates for the implementation of restoration schemes
• Providing advice on restoration implementation, including contract specifications
• Advising on aftercare requirements and best practice
• Contributing to development proposals, planning applications, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
• Providing guidance on ecological and habitat matters
• Securing permits or authorisations for the management or translocation of protected species and habitats
• Instructing and managing external consultants
• Preparing and managing submissions for restoration and biodiversity awards
• Maintaining and implementing agreed systems and reporting requirements to Group

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities