Lead Waste Assessor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is looking for a skilled Lead Waste Assessor in Leeds. This permanent role offers a competitive salary between £35,000-£45,000, plus a vehicle and other benefits. You will lead waste classification projects, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and guiding project managers on waste treatment options. The ideal candidate will have experience in remediation and a full UK driving license. This position promises significant responsibility and progression in your career.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Flexible Working

Healthcare Support

Dentalcare Support

Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing waste assessment activities.
• Ability to shape project outcomes effectively.
• Compliance with UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste classification and assessment activities.
• Prepare and manage Materials Management Plans.
• Advise on waste reuse, treatment, and disposal.

Skills

Experience within remediation/waste classification

Full UK Driving Licence

Willingness to travel across the North West

Job description

Lead Waste Assessor, Leeds, Permanent

£35,000-£45,000 plus vehicle and other benefits.

An established environmental and remediation consultancy is working exclusively with us to appoint an experienced Lead Waste Assessor in Leeds. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now seeking a Lead Waste Assessor who can take ownership of waste assessment activities and play a key role in shaping project outcomes.

The successful Lead Waste Assessor will be responsible for leading waste classification and assessment across a diverse range of sites, from early‑stage site appraisal through to remediation and validation. You will prepare, review, and manage Materials Management Plans, waste recovery strategies, and supporting technical documentation, ensuring compliance with UK environmental legislation and best practice guidance. Acting as a technical authority, you will work closely with internal project managers, engineers, regulators, and clients, providing clear advice on waste reuse, treatment, and disposal options to support efficient and compliant project delivery.

For candidates seeking a senior technical role in Leeds with real responsibility and progression potential, this Lead Waste Assessor position represents an excellent next step.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience within remediation/waste classification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Live in the North West or happy to travel across the North West with the role
• Full Right to Work in the UK Permanently

Company Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Flexible Working
• Healthcare Support
• Dentalcare Support
• Several Bonus Schemes

Interested in this or other roles, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at [e-mail] or call 01792 963135. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.