An exceptional opportunity for a leading waste specialist to play a key role within one of the UK’s most highly sought-after consultancy firms. My client is looking for a forward-thinking waste specialist to help shape resource efficiency and sustainable development across major national and international projects.
About the Role
You’ll be part of a dynamic Resources & Waste team delivering innovative, high-profile work across the UK and globally. The role involves developing resource and waste management strategies, preparing waste-related environmental impact assessments, and producing construction waste management plans for major developments.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, maximising opportunities for circularity and resource efficiency, and supporting multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Develop resource and waste management strategies for local authorities and major development projects.
Lead the preparation of waste-related EIAs and construction waste management plans.
Ensure compliance with UK and EU environmental legislation and circular economy principles.
Manage technical delivery, budgets and quality across multidisciplinary project teams.
Lead client liaison, proposal development and contribute to business development activities.
Travel within the UK and internationally when required.
Experience Required
Honours and master’s degree in environmental/civil/chemical engineering, environmental science or similar.
Full membership of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.
Strong knowledge of UK/EU waste policy, legislation and circular economy principles.
Technical and financial understanding of waste storage, collection, treatment and recovery technologies (e.g., WTS, MRF, MBT, IVC, AD, WtE, pyrolysis, gasification).
Significant experience developing waste strategies, including use of lifecycle tools such as WRATE.
Experience working with international financial institutions (ADB, EBRD, EIB, World Bank) is desirable.
What’s in it for You
My client offers a highly competitive reward package designed to support your growth, wellbeing and long-term career development. Benefits include:
Competitive salary and profit share
Private medical, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection
Flexible benefits to support wellbeing
A collaborative, inclusive culture that embraces diversity and empowers individual growth
Opportunities to work on ambitious, impactful projects that shape a more sustainable world
If you would like to hear more about this position, please get in touch for a confidential chat.