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Are you a School of Built Environment Surveying student, finalist or graduate looking for the first step of your career?  Then please read on as we may just have the role for you!

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

Our Tarmac Land and Natural Resources team are recruiting for a Graduate Land Surveyor to join our 2025 Cohort starting in September 2025. The Graduate Programme includes the opportunity to join our Land & Natural Resources Team based out of our Quorn House offices, in Quorn, Leicestershire.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesIt is important for us to ensure the land we own is managed responsibly, sustainably restored and maintained for the benefit of our business, local people, biodiversity and the communities in which we operate in. Working as a graduate in our Land and Natural Resources team will see you playing a key role in the future sustainability of our business.

A typical day could include:

Working in close liaison with the Regional Head of Estates and Estates Managers, to meet objectives in relation to mineral and land acquisition and development, 
Understanding and working to planning consents for mineral working, ancillary and added value operations  
Working on the delivery of rental enhancement and built development opportunities as well as compliance with planning and tenure agreements 
Gaining a clear understanding of the principles of land and mineral ownership, Landlord & Tenant relationships and T&CP policy and development control process 
Managing Landlord & Tenant relationships 
Preparing and reviewing planning applications including the review of specialist consultant reports 
Preparing written reports 
Seeking opportunities for enhancing the financial return from a diverse range of property assets 
Interacting and assisting with the development of Tarmac’s Electronic Property Information System 
Whilst you’re learning on the job, you’ll attend our Graduate core Skills Development Programme designed to expand your business knowledge, strengthen core skills and offer networking opportunities with other graduates and key stakeholders across the Tarmac business in order to successfully transition into your destination role 

Destination Role – Land Surveyor, Estates Management Team, Environmental Team

Key Operational Colleagues you will liaise with in this role of Graduate Land Surveyor:

Other managers within the L&NR team & Head of L&NR (your core team who will support you to get a good grounding in our industry
External bodies
Tenants & landlords
Operations Managers/ Business Leads
Internal and External Legal Team
HR & Early Careers (there to support the development of your career)What you get from us:

Your line manager and mentor will give you help and guidance throughout your graduate programme
The Tarmac Early Careers community, who you will collaborate and spend time with throughout your graduate experience
Your Tarmac colleagues, who most of your daily interactions will be with
Health and Safety Team, always on hand to make sure we are working safely, although safety is everyone’s responsibility!
Human Resources​, here to support the development of your career with TarmacThe Ideal CandidateOur people come from a variety of different backgrounds and prior experience isn’t always necessary for success. This following transferable skills and qualifications are beneficial in this role: To be successful for this role the ideal candidate for the position of Graduate Land Surveyor will have, or be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications:

Educated to Degree level in a role related discipline
Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland
Full UK Manual Car Driving LicenseDesirable Skills:

Problem Solving Skills
A keen interest in a career within Land & Natural Resources; striving for a sustainable future
Confidence 

Communication Skills 

Customer focus understanding 

IT Skills

Competent written skills 

A keen interest in a L&NR career

Team player & able to work independently 

Why UsIn addition to the role of Graduate Land Surveyor we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

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  

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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