Graduate Waste Assessor – Remediation & Compliance

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking a motivated Graduate Waste Assessor to join our environmental and remediation team. This role offers a pathway to develop technical knowledge in waste classification, management and contaminated land remediation across UK projects.

You will work on classification of waste streams, review lab results, and assist in preparing technical documentation while learning UK legislation and field practices under the guidance of experienced specialists.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in environmental science or closely related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with data interpretation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classification and assessment of soil, groundwater and waste streams.
• Review lab results and compare against waste criteria and guidance.
• Support preparation of waste assessment reports and records.
• Assist in choosing waste management options including reuse and disposal.
• Interpret chemical data to assess contamination and support remediation decisions.
• Apply UK waste legislation and guidance relevant to projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel & Word

Education

Environmental Science or related degree

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking a motivated Graduate Waste Assessor to join our environmental and remediation team. This role offers a pathway to develop technical knowledge in waste classification, management and contaminated land remediation across UK projects.

You will work on classification of waste streams, review lab results, and assist in preparing technical documentation while learning UK legislation and field practices under the guidance of experienced specialists.