Associate Sustainable Waste Management Consultant

OverviewSLR's Sustainable Waste Management team is looking for an experienced specialist with demonstrable expert knowledge of the waste and resource management sector and experience of developing, leading and delivering resource efficiency and sustainability initiatives across a diverse portfolio of clients.The role involves leading and supporting procurement projects for public sector clients across collections and treatment services, as well as related services such as street cleansing and grounds maintenance. You will have a track record of working on projects for private and public sector clients across the resources and waste management lifecycle, and an existing network of contacts to support growth through opportunity identification, bid preparation and wider business development activities.The team provides practical advice across municipal, household, commercial, industrial, hazardous, agricultural, and mining waste projects. Our specialisms are expanding to meet challenges in sustainability, circular economy and climate impact mitigation, ensuring we continue to provide comprehensive resource management services.Our Service OfferingsPublic sector waste support (e.g. strategy development, options analysis, service improvement and contract procurement)Private sector waste support (e.g. bid development)Advice to the financial sector (e.g. due diligence, market assessment)Advice to construction companies and waste technology providers (e.g. carbon assessments, waste management plans)Waste logisticsCircularity and sustainability studiesWork EnvironmentWe provide a hybrid working environment with offices available for direct engagement when needed. Preferred locations for this role are Bradford-on-Avon, Bristol, Birmingham and Edinburgh, with SLR offices across the UK.About UsSLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions. 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 including a company pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering opportunities for progression. We offer 25 days’ annual leave, flexible, agile and hybrid working, and family-friendly policies to balance professional and personal life.The RoleWe are looking for someone with extensive, contemporary experience and technical expertise within the resources and waste management sector. You will understand and have experience working with local authorities and private sector clients across projects such as strategy development, service reviews and modelling, options analysis, feasibility studies and market assessments, across the waste sector.We are specifically seeking someone with an excellent track record in supporting the procurement of waste collection and treatment services, supporting clients across all stages from market engagement through to contract documentation drafting and leading procurement processes to award. Experience of leading negotiation/dialogue with bidders and evaluating tenders would be preferable.The successful applicant will lead project management and delivery tasks and take an active role in bid development and business development activities. You will be confident in engaging proactively with clients and the wider market to support both business development and project activities.You WillPlay a leading role in the ongoing growth of the Sustainable Waste Management team, identifying and reacting to opportunities using both reactive and proactive approachesKeep abreast of latest developments across the UK waste sector, including policy/legislative drivers, new infrastructure developments, secondary materials market dynamics and commercial trendsProvide technical advisory support for local authority and private sector clients within contract procurement projects, including development of tender documentation for contractorsSupport local authority clients through service reviews, identifying and presenting service improvement opportunities, legislative compliance, best practice and innovationContribute to the development of high-quality, successful bid submissions to meet SLR’s strategic and financial objectivesManage projects to ensure client and business objectives are achieved, including proactively tracking budgets and forecastsSupport and develop junior staff to provide capacity within the team and widen capabilitiesThe post holder must be comfortable engaging with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels, including managing and delivering workshops and presenting project outcomes.This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced resources and waste management specialist to play a lead role in driving the business forward and to make a difference by supporting clients in developing sustainable solutions in response to resource management, climate impact and related challenges.About YouWe are looking for someone with extensive experience of working with, or for, commercial entities, local authorities, contractors and consultancies within the waste and resources sector, including:Expert knowledge, both theoretical and in the field, of resources and waste management and sustainability solutionsGood understanding of current and future challenges facing commercial and industrial entities as well as local authorities, including working knowledge of waste contracts and technologiesExperience in business development, with the ability to identify, develop, win and deliver opportunities from existing and new contactsDegree qualified in environmental sciences / engineering or equivalent (ideally postgraduate level)Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or an aspiration to work towards membershipFull driving licenceCulture & Inclusion at SLRWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and foster an inclusive environment where all people can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from groups under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. If you require any special adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure equitable support for all applicants.Role DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr