Senior Waste Consultant

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant in Resources and Waste to shape sustainable solutions for critical projects. You will develop waste management strategies, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive business development. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Master's degree, be a Chartered Member, and possess strong project management and data analysis skills. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for international travel and impact in sustainability.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.
• Experience in developing resource and waste strategies.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU waste policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop resource and waste management strategies for major developments.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessments and Waste Management Plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations while maximizing resource efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Business development

Proactive and independent work

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Honours and Master's degree in Environmental / Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Senior Consultant - Resources and Waste

Salary : £65K+

Location : London

Join a leading consultancy's Resources and Waste team and help shape sustainable solutions for projects of national and global importance.

We are a progressive, enthusiastic, and creative team working on multi-disciplinary, high-profile projects across the UK, India, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.

About the Role

• Develop resource and waste management strategies for major developments.
• Prepare waste-related Environmental Impact Assessments and Construction Waste Management Plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations while maximising resource efficiency.
• Manage technical work, supervise project teams, and maintain quality and budget control.
• Lead client liaison, proposals, and contribute to business development and marketing efforts. You will report to the Resources and Waste Business Leader and may travel across the UK and internationally as required.

What We're Looking For

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills and proven business development experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and flexibility.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of UK / EU resources and waste policy, legislation, and circular economy principles.
• Technical and financial expertise in waste storage, collection, transport, and treatment technologies (e.g., WTS, MRF, MBT, IVC, AD, WtE, pyrolysis, gasification).
• Experience developing resource and waste strategies for local authorities or new developments, including life‑cycle assessment tools (e.g., WRATE).
• Waste auditing and EIA preparation for major schemes.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and visualization.
• Strong presentation and report writing abilities.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

Qualifications

• Honours and Master's degree in Environmental / Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or similar.
• Full membership of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.

Desirable

• Experience in waste planning, environmental permitting, and procurement (PFI / PPP).
• Familiarity with International Financial Institutions (ADB, EBRD, EIB, World Bank).
• Technical due diligence and lenders' technical advisor roles.
• Skills in PowerBI, AI tools for research, and coding (Python or similar).

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help deliver sustainable solutions worldwide