Waste Management jobs in United Kingdom

SLR have a fantastic opportunity for a Consultant in the early stage of their career to join our Sustainable Waste Management team.

Our team is a leading global provider of consultancy services to the waste and resource management sector, providing advice to a range of clients including local authorities, waste producers, the waste management industry, its regulators and investors. We provide practical advice on all waste and resource types, including municipal, household, commercial, industrial and hazardous, and the infrastructure required to deliver effective services. Our specialisms are expanding to meet the challenges associated with sustainability, circular economy and climate impacts, allowing us to provide comprehensive resource management services to clients.

Our client & technical service offerings include:

• Waste strategy, options appraisal and plan development;
• Service reviews and infrastructure assessments;
• Circularity and sustainability studies;
• Waste logistics assessments;
• Public sector waste support (e.g. procurement);
• Private sector waste company support (e.g. bid development);
• Advice to the financial sector (e.g. investment due diligence); and
• Supporting construction companies and waste technology providers.

We are looking for someone with the right mindset to further their career, learn new capabilities and bring enthusiasm in all they do. You will have experience of working on projects across services and infrastructure, and will have gained exposure to projects working for public and private sector clients across the waste management sector. You will be ready for the next stage of their consulting journey, or you may have some industry experience and are looking for a move into a consulting role.

Working under the guidance of our experienced and expert team, you will be required to undertake research and data collation, data processing and modelling for a wide range of projects, and assist in the preparation of reports and presentations. You can expect to gain from extensive on the job training, developing you for a successful career in consulting.

Sitting within SLR’s Engineering Service Line you will also have the opportunity to assist senior members across different disciplines (for example Process Engineering, Civil Engineering and Carbon and Energy Management) within SLR in undertaking similar tasks, potentially including site-based work.

In addition, you will also be given the opportunity to:

• Support the ongoing growth of the Sustainable Waste Management team, contributing to proposals for a wide range of clients.
• Develop your understanding of the waste and resource management sector through researching best practice and innovation.
• Provide day to day support on a wide variety of projects, helping to meet client and business objectives.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within an established, recognised and respected environmental consultancy. You will join us at an exciting time in the company’s growth and development, and will be given the opportunity to make a difference by supporting clients in developing solutions in response to resource management, sustainability, climate impact and many more challenges.

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

We are looking for someone with a relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Environmental Science or similar) and subsequent experience in the workplace, ideally within a waste management setting.

Due to the nature of the role you will require a full UK driving licence before joining. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working in the resource management, sustainability, and circular economy fields, and expect the ideal candidate to be able to demonstrate:

• An excellent understanding and demonstrable experience of mainstream software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including the use and understanding of Excel functions above and beyond basic functionality
• A sound knowledge of and interest in sustainable waste and resource management practices
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and within a group
• Good communication and research skills

You will be supported across personal, technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.