Waste & Environmental Compliance Lead - Construction Sites

Sphere Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Waste & Environmental Compliance Manager to oversee waste operations across multiple Exeter construction sites. You will ensure compliant movement of excavated materials (muck shifts) to authorised facilities and manage related documentation and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of waste management legislation, environmental compliance, and the ability to own and improve current systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or environmental compliance within construction.
• Understanding of CL and U1 exemptions and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to implement improvements to waste procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate muck-away operations and waste movements between sites and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and waste regulations.
• Manage CL, U1 exemptions and MMP documentation.
• Oversee waste classification, tracking, and reporting.
• Liaise with site teams, waste contractors and regulators.
• Identify process improvements to drive efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental compliance

Coordination across sites

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with site teams

Education

BSc/BSc(Hons) in Environmental Science or Civil Engineering

Tools

MMPs (Materials Management Plans)

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Waste & Environmental Compliance Manager to oversee waste operations across multiple Exeter construction sites. You will ensure compliant movement of excavated materials (muck shifts) to authorised facilities and manage related documentation and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of waste management legislation, environmental compliance, and the ability to own and improve current systems.