Associate Director - Mineral Surveyor

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced Mineral Surveyors / Mineral Estates Professionals (various levels) to join our established Mineral Estates Management team, delivering high profile and complex property and advisory projects across the UK.

Based in any UK office, remotely, or with a senior leadership role in Newcastle upon Tyne, the role will focus primarily on mineral estates management, valuation and advisory, with additional exposure to mineral planning, development and asset management, as well as wider work spanning infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors. We are happy to consider flexible working, part time or full time positions.

Our Mineral Estates management team brings together specialist chartered mineral surveyors and valuers, planners, geologists, and mining engineers to deliver property solutions for clients throughout the UK.  The minerals estates team is renowned for the calibre of advice and support it provides to a wide range of clients, ranging from the largest landed estates and government bodies through to individual surface and mineral owners, and operators.  SLR acts as mineral agent to the Crown Estate, the Crown Estate Scotland, Forestry England and the Isle of Man Government to name but a few.  We are also the managing agent for Mines Royal throughout the UK.

The Role

You’ll lead the delivery of mineral estates and property advisory projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

• Project and technical leadership across mineral estate portfolios
• Client management, strategic advice, and support with proposals and business growth
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members (depending on level)
• Preparation and negotiation of heads of terms for leases and agreements
• Mineral planning, development and asset management work
• Desk-based work alongside site visits across the UK

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering, as well as Global Advisory teams, on complex and impactful projects with a diverse client base including major landowners, government bodies and operators.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression.

Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes

We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:

• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:

We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

You’ll bring:
• Substantial experience delivering UK mineral estates, property or mineral development projects, ideally within consultancy or industry
• A degree in Mineral Surveying, Estate Management, Mineral Planning, Geology or a related field
• Professional membership of RICS or a relevant body (or working towards this)
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience
• Knowledge of mineral development, property issues and asset management practices
• Experience preparing heads of terms, leases and agreements (valuation experience desirable)
• Strong technical reporting, negotiation and commercial skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the roles on offer please contact Stephen woods: [email protected]