Waste Data Analyst: Sustainability & Fieldwork UK/Europe

Sigma Earth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a Waste Analyst to join its Sustainability and Environment Division in London, UK. The role focuses on waste composition, data analysis, and informing policy and infrastructure planning.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in the field and a BSc in Resource Management or related disciplines. The position involves fieldwork, data collection, and collaborating with consultants in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BSc Honours or equivalent) in Resource Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Internships or work placements in resource management, waste management, or environmental consulting are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of waste composition and resource management assignments.
• Assist with project proposals, sampling approaches, and data collection planning.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities including waste sampling, sorting, and data recording.
• Perform data entry and analysis to identify material composition, recycling opportunities, and policy insights.
• Support development of analytical methods and reporting approaches for waste datasets.
• Research market developments, technologies, and UK waste legislation and policy trends.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other project materials.
• Support broader team in delivering strategic waste management projects.
• Contribute ideas for analysing and presenting waste-related data.
• Travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to support project work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Python

AI tools awareness

Fieldwork coordination

English language

Education

BSc Honours or equivalent in Resource Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Sigma Earth is seeking a Waste Analyst to join its Sustainability and Environment Division in London, UK. The role focuses on waste composition, data analysis, and informing policy and infrastructure planning.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in the field and a BSc in Resource Management or related disciplines. The position involves fieldwork, data collection, and collaborating with consultants in a dynamic environment.