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.

Based within the Land and Mineral Resources (LMR) department, North, Central or South Region, 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 role of the Graduate Trainee Landscape Architect involves gaining as much experience as possible across Heidelberg Materials LMR functions, developing operational, commercial, project management and leadership skills.

Secondly, the role involves assisting and supporting 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.
• To 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.

For further information please contact Alexandra Hemming, Senior Landscape Architect at alexandra.hemming@heidelbergmaterials.com

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