Waste Strategy & Compliance Manager

Highways; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary

25 days Holiday with the option to buy

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee benefits portal.

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Waste Manager to oversee waste operations for a project in Dungeness, UK. The role focuses on developing waste strategies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and driving cost‑effective waste handling across the organisation.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage contractors, and monitor KPIs to improve recycling and reduce landfill. This role requires proactive leadership and strong knowledge of environmental management practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, environmental services, facilities, utilities, or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK waste legislation, including Duty of Care, hazardous waste regulations, and waste carrier requirements.
• Experience managing waste contractors and service providers.
• Understanding of environmental management systems (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Waste Strategy & Planning — Develop and implement waste management strategies aligned with environmental and operational goals.
• Compliance & Legislation — Ensure full compliance with UK waste regulations, Duty of Care, and environmental permits.
• Operational Management — Oversee daily waste operations including segregation, storage, collection, and disposal.
• Contractor & Supplier Management — Manage relationships with waste carriers, recycling partners, and disposal contractors.
• Data & Reporting — Maintain accurate waste records, produce reports, and track KPIs such as recycling rates and landfill diversion.
• Environmental Improvement — Identify opportunities to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve sustainability performance.
• Risk & Safety Management — Ensure safe handling of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, conduct audits, and maintain compliance with H&S standards.
• Budget & Cost Control — Manage waste budgets, monitor spend, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Training & Awareness — Deliver training to staff on waste segregation, environmental responsibilities, and safe disposal practices.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and environmental teams to support organisational goals.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental legislation

Data & reporting

Budgeting & cost control

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Aureos is seeking a Waste Manager to oversee waste operations for a project in Dungeness, UK. The role focuses on developing waste strategies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and driving cost‑effective waste handling across the organisation.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage contractors, and monitor KPIs to improve recycling and reduce landfill. This role requires proactive leadership and strong knowledge of environmental management practices.