Leicester
University
BSc (Honours) Degree in Mining Geology
1980 - 1983
Camborne School of
Mines
Higher Diploma in the Mineral Industries, 1st Class
Membership of
Professional Organisations:
Member of the Institution of Mining and
Metallurgy
Associate Member of the Institute of Quarrying
Member of the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM)
Relevant Experience:
May 1984 - Mar
1989
Geologist
-
DeBeers and RTZ, Africa
Apr 1989 - Oct
1993
Development Geologist then Senior Environmental
Surveyor -
Greenham Construction Materials Limited
Oct 1993 - Jan
1999
Consultant then Senior
Consultant -
Robert Long Consultancy Limited
Jan 1999 - Present
Project
Director -
Robert Long Consultancy Limited
Project Experience:
Preparation of environmental statements, planning and licence applications for mineral extraction sites, waste recycling facilities, landfill sites and waste transfer stations. Preparation of responses and objections to minerals and waste local plans. Preparation of restoration and aftercare schemes for mineral extraction and landfill sites. Landfill gas flare and power generation scheme planning applications. Composting site planning and licence applications. Environmental audit of mineral and landfill sites and waste transfer stations. Preparation of evidence for Public Inquiries (Appeals and Local Plans) and appearance as Expert Witness. Competent Person report for a quarry.
Component Skills:
Minerals and Planning site assessments. Aggregates testing. Estates management. Geological fieldwork and site investigation. Financial appraisals and valuations. Planning and licence applications and appeals. Project management. Environmental Assessments. Business development and market research for minerals and waste projects. Preparation of planning and licence applications, including negotiations with statutory bodies. Expert Witness.
