Associate Director Waste Engineer/Procurement

Jacobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Waste Management Consultant in Greater London. In this pivotal role, you will drive innovative waste management solutions and lead complex projects, forming a vital link between local authorities and effective waste strategies. With a strong background in engineering or environmental sciences and client-facing expertise, you will influence community waste management for decades to come, ensuring best-in-class waste solutions are integrated into major schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering waste procurement, waste strategy and Design & Build projects.
• Chartered status – Environmentalist, Waste Management Professional or Engineer.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Guide local authorities through waste procurements and contract management.
• Lead design and delivery of waste facilities from feasibility to handover.
• Drive innovative waste management approaches.

Skills

Waste procurement

Client-facing roles

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Strong degree in waste management, engineering, environmental or natural sciences

Master’s in Waste Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

This is a senior, visible role where your work will directly influence how communities manage waste for decades to come.

Responsibilities

• Guide UK local authorities through high‑profile waste procurements, shaping contracts, performance mechanisms and mobilisation strategies
• Lead the design and delivery of complex waste facilities — from early feasibility through to handover
• Drive innovative waste management approaches, from automated collection systems to major recycling and transfer infrastructure
• Influence strategic decisions at master‑planning and development scale, embedding best‑in‑class waste solutions into major schemes
• Be a trusted client advisor, translating technical complexity into clear, confident decisions
• Mentor and collaborate within a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team
• Handle waste procurement for local authorities, including business cases, tender documentation, evaluation and mobilisation support
• Lead Design & Build projects: feasibility studies, technology optioneering, embedded waste design, coordination with architects and engineering teams, oversight of construction, implementation and post‑construction phases, and waste strategy development

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering waste procurement, waste strategy and Design & Build projects
• A strong degree in waste management, engineering, environmental or natural sciences
• Chartered status (or equivalent) – Environmentalist, Waste Management Professional or Engineer
• Strong technical mastery of waste and resource management systems
• A successful track record in client‑facing roles
• Commercial acumen and confidence supporting business growth
• Exceptional report writing, presentation and workshop facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Collaborative leadership style and commitment to safe working
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and work across offices when required

Desirable

• Master’s qualification in Waste Management, Sustainability, Environmental Management or Engineering
• Experience within the UK infrastructure environment
• Comfort working within multi‑disciplinary design teams
• Strong data analysis capability, including Excel
• Openness to short‑term travel or overseas assignments

Equal Opportunities

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.