Construction Site Waste & Environmental Compliance Lead

Sphere Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Waste & Environmental Compliance Manager to oversee waste operations across multiple construction sites in Exeter, ensuring compliant and cost-efficient movement of excavated materials to authorised landfill facilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of waste management legislation and environmental compliance, with ownership of existing systems and potential improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a waste management or environmental compliance role, ideally within construction, groundworks or civil engineering.
• Sound knowledge of waste management legislation, environmental regulations and industry best practice.
• Practical understanding of CL, U1 exemptions, MMPs and the management of excavated materials.
• Experience coordinating waste movements, muck shifts and disposal arrangements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with site and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate muck-away operations and waste movements between construction sites and authorised disposal facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, waste regulations and associated documentation.
• Manage procedures relating to CL, U1 exemptions and Materials Management Plans (MMPs).
• Oversee waste classification, tracking, reporting and record keeping.
• Liaise with site teams, waste contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor compliance, review existing procedures and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance to operational teams on waste management and environmental compliance.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental compliance

Construction industry experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Waste & Environmental Compliance Manager to oversee waste operations across multiple construction sites in Exeter, ensuring compliant and cost-efficient movement of excavated materials to authorised landfill facilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of waste management legislation and environmental compliance, with ownership of existing systems and potential improvements.