Strategic Planning Manager
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO3 0NN |
| Company: | Tarmac Trading Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tarmac/TP/188377/7595 |
Summary
Strategic Planning Manager
Join us in shaping the future of our land and mineral portfolio
About the Role
As a Strategic Planning Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role within our Regional Strategic Planning team, helping to deliver the ambitions of our Strategic Planning Charter. This position sits at the heart of our Find, Secure and Develop lifecycle — ensuring long-term mineral continuity and creating the industrial footprint needed to sustain and grow our Materials, Cement and Building Products business units.
You’ll help maximise the value of our land and mineral portfolio by identifying opportunities, steering assets through key development stages, and ensuring we are well-positioned for the future. If you’re motivated by work that has long-term impact and strategic importance, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Develop Strategic Plans that set out mineral continuity and industrial footprint requirements for each Business Unit
- Identify, evaluate and secure land and mineral assets aligned to these long‑term plans
- Drive the development of secured assets through planning and permitting processes, converting potential into operational reality
- Support quarries and industrial sites with planning compliance, ensuring smooth ongoing operations
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and management of Land & Natural Resources (L&NR) Capex projects, including preparing Capital Investment submissions
- Play an active role in strengthening the interface between L&NR and Operational Business Units
- Contribute to the professional development of colleagues within the wider L&NR team, sharing expertise and promoting best practice
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone with a proven track record and deep expertise in land, minerals and industrial development. You’ll thrive here if you possess:
- Strong experience securing land and mineral interests through Option, Lease or Freehold acquisition
- A background in delivering mineral and industrial planning projects, including new developments and extensions
- Hands‑on experience applying for and managing L&NR capital projects and budgets
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK mineral planning policy and aggregates supply
- Understanding of Landlord & Tenant and Planning legislation relating to mineral, waste and industrial property
- Commercial awareness and insight into key financial drivers across the business
- Confidence representing the business externally and building positive relationships with stakeholders
- A relevant degree and/or chartered status through a recognised professional body
- Excellent communication, relationship‑building and organisational skills, supported by technical expertise and strategic thinking
Why Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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