This is a rare opportunity to join our forward-thinking, energetic team. Working closely with our Technical Development Director and Managing Director, we’re looking for a blue-sky thinker with the practical know-how to conceive, develop, and deliver growth projects, such as Energy Recovery, Anaerobic Digestion, BioGas Refuelling, and more!
About us
Eco Sustainable Solutions is a leading UK organics recycling and green energy provider, with a strong legacy of sustainable innovation. We work in close partnership with both commercial clients and local authorities, delivering convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible disposal solutions for a variety of wastes streams.
Our experience spans a wide range of environmental initiatives — from pioneering the UK’s Composting Industry in the 90’s to developing a variety of renewable energy projects, including Biomass Combined Heat & Power plant, Anaerobic Digestion and one of the UK’s largest solar installations, in the 00’s.
Purpose Play a crucial role in supporting the business by managing enhancement and development projects, as well as supporting Managers in finding engineering solutions to operational problems.
Key responsibilities
* Work closely with the Technical Development Director (TDD) in conceiving, developing and delivering growth projects, (such as Energy Recovery Facility, Anaerobic Digestion, BioGas Refuelling and Residual Waste Treatment.)
* Work closely with the Site and Plant management teams to deliver enhancement projects, such as Digestate Reduction.
* Work closely with both the TDD and Finance Director (FD) to create and analyse business models and make investment recommendations.
* Effectively project manage approved projects from concept through to operational integration.
* Support with the technical and consenting aspects of project development through to delivery, working collaboratively with the Commercial Team for all market aspects and Operational Team for integration and compliance.
* Take every opportunity to gain insight into Eco’s industries, both direct and synergistic to identify suitable emerging and existing technologies.
About You
- A creative problem solver with a solid engineering background.
- A strong project manager, who can deliver from concept to operational integration.
- Commercially minded and able to support with financial modelling and advise on ROI.
- Knowledgeable in UK environmental and permitting frameworks.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
- A good understanding of our markets and regulation — familiarity with Ofgem processes, renewable subsidy schemes, and revenue streams (FITs, ROCs, RHI, GGSS, PPAs, RGGOs, REGOs) is desirable.
- Curious and forward-thinking — able to identify and evaluate emerging technologies.
- Passionate about renewable energy, waste, and continuous improvement.
- Full UK driving license and internationally mobile for potential site visits (when required)
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary DOE
- Annual company-performance related bonus
- Life Assurance (4x basic annual salary)
- Hybrid working (Office near Bournemouth Airport)
- 33 days Holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension + enhanced employer contributions
- Autonomy and trust in decision-making
- Company-funded learning & development opportunities
- Cycle-to-work scheme & EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Funded Team Social events