Manager- Solid waste Management

IPE Global; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IPE Global Limited is seeking a senior professional to lead technical delivery, business development, and project management in the Solid Waste Management & Circular Economy vertical across India. The role focuses on expanding portfolio, securing new projects, and ensuring high-impact execution through strategic advisory and hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–8 years of international development consulting experience, strong background in solid waste and circular economy

Qualifications

• Post-graduation in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environment Science, Planning, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in international development consulting or urban infrastructure in India.
• Proven track record in solid waste management, plastic waste frameworks, or circular economy initiatives.
• Experience leading business development and donor-funded bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of SWM, plastic waste, and resource efficiency projects.
• Provide advisory on circular economy principles, EPR frameworks, and sanitation infrastructure.
• Travel to project sites to monitor execution and engage with clients.
• Prepare reports, DPRs, and presentations for government and multilateral stakeholders.
• Manage inputs and performance of sector experts; lead client meetings and workshops.
• Identify market opportunities and develop robust technical proposals and A&M.
• Oversee budgets, invoicing, and vendor contracts; monitor progress and issues.

Skills

Solid waste management

Circular economy

Project management

Business development

Technical reporting

Education

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Environment Science

Job description

About IPE Global

IPE Global Limited is an international development consulting group providing expert technical assistance and solutions for equitable development and sustainable growth in developing countries. The groups areas of expertise include Health, Nutrition and WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Education and Skills Development, Private Sector Development, Environment and Climate Change, Social and Economic Empowerment, Governance, Grant and Fund Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and Information Technology & e-Governance.

• We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 14001:2015 certified company.
• Over last 25 years, we have successfully implemented over 700 projects in over 100 countries.
• We have over 800 full time professional staff and over 1000 empanelled consultants working on various projects across the globe.
• We partner with multilateral & bilateral agencies including DFID, USAID, World Bank, DANIDA, KfW, EU, ADB, etc.; governments; private sector; and philanthropic organisation like BMGF, MasterCard Foundation, etc.
• We have subsidiaries and offices in UK (IPE Triple Line), Kenya, Ethiopia, India, Bangladesh, and Philippines.
• For more details, please visit www.ipeglobal.com ; www.ipeafrica.com Job Description

Job Description

The role will be responsible for technical delivery, business development, and project management under the Solid Waste Management & Circular Economy vertical. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical alignment in solid waste management, resource recovery, and circular design to help expand the portfolio, secure new projects, and ensure high-impact project execution.

Details of responsibilities for this role are as below:

Technical Delivery

• Lead the technical design, planning, and implementation of solid waste management (SWM), plastic waste management, and resource efficiency projects.
• Provide strategic advisory and technical expertise on circular economy principles, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, and sanitation infrastructure.
• Travel to project locations to monitor technical execution, guide site teams, and interface directly with clients.
• Direct comprehensive primary/secondary research, policy analysis, and data baselines for urban circularity initiatives.
• Author and review high-quality technical reports, feasibility studies, detailed project reports (DPRs), and strategic presentations for senior government and multilateral stakeholders.
• Manage the inputs, deliverables, and performance of key and non-key sector experts.
• Lead critical client meetings, technical workshops, and high-level presentations.

Business Development

• Identify emerging market trends, capture new business opportunities, and generate technical leads within the circular economy, waste management, and climate action sectors.
• Evaluate REOIs, RFPs, and bid documents from international donors (World Bank, ADB, GIZ, BMGF, etc.) and domestic government entities.
• Formulate technical proposals—specifically owning the development of robust Approach & Methodologies (A&M), technical work plans, and specialized collaterals.
• Collaborate and negotiate with external firms, technology providers, and academic partners to structure competitive bidding consortia.
• Actively engage in frequent travel across India for client liaising, networking, and pipeline development.

Project Management

• Manage project budgets, cost control, invoicing, revenue recovery, and vendor/sub-consultant contracts, including payments.
• Prepare project progress updates and management reports while monitoring project performance.
• Resolve project, contractual, and client issues to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications & Work Experience Required

• Post-graduation in Environmental Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Environment Science/ Planning/ Management/, or a related technical discipline is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in international development consulting, environmental sustainability, or the urban infrastructure sector in India.
• Proven track record in a technically aligned role executing solid waste management, plastic waste frameworks, or circular economy initiatives.
• Strong background in leading business development efforts, capturing donor-funded bids, and managing multi-stakeholder consulting projects.