Project Manager - Waste and Recycling

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager for Waste and Recycling projects in Bristol. This dynamic role involves managing projects through their lifecycle, from concept design to feasibility studies, while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in project management within the waste and recycling sectors. With a commitment to sustainability, this position offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects and foster professional growth in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in environmental solutions.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Health Care

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or similar field required.
• Significant project management experience in waste or recycling sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage waste and recycling projects across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation and manage contracts during plant construction.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Handling

Numeracy Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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Project Manager - Waste and Recycling, Bristol

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Client:

SLR

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

The role

will be primarily focused on all aspects of the waste, recycling and circular economy sectors and will contribute to business development activities and assisting other specialists on a range of projects both in the UK and overseas.

You will work with others in the process engineering team and other disciplines across the business including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water and Environmental Specialist Services Groups on a wide variety of different projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Managing waste, recycling, and circular economy projects across the project lifecycle, including preparing concept designs and conducting feasibility studies;
2. Assisting with review of third-party designs, technical proposals, operational models, and writing technical due diligence reports for funders;
3. Preparing technical and procurement documentation, schematics/drawings, and managing contracts during plant construction projects;
4. Developing models to determine plant energy and mass balances, emission rates, and financial/operational metrics, including thermodynamic calculations;
5. Conducting on-site inspections, witnessing, verification, supervision of construction, commissioning, testing projects, and troubleshooting operational plants, including waste and recycling operations (thermal, mechanical, biological) and renewable energy projects;
6. Developing relationships with clients, attending conferences, writing proposals, and securing new projects;
7. Supporting other teams within SLR with technical and process engineering expertise.

About us

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions, helping clients achieve sustainability goals. With over 3000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1000 in Europe, we foster a collaborative culture with professional development opportunities. Our benefits include competitive salaries, comprehensive health care, flexible working, and a structured career framework.

About you

You will have an engineering degree and experience managing projects in waste, recycling, or related fields. You should be a team player with excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and friendliness.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Engineering or a similar field;
• Significant project management experience in recycling, waste, recovery, or related sectors;
• Strong numeracy skills, data handling, basic modeling, and excellent report writing; IT proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
• Ability to work independently and in teams;
• Organized, logical thinker, friendly, and communicative;
• Valid UK driving license with travel ability.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional membership;
• Experience with site operations, health and safety, CDM regulations;
• Experience in operations, contract management, procurement;
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental targets.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and provide support for applicants requiring adjustments during recruitment. For more details on our DE&I initiatives, please click here.