Associate Sustainable Waste Management Consultant
Slr Consulting
Senior consultant leading waste management and sustainability projects for public and private clients
23 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
3,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Acoustics, Noise & Vibration
Air Quality
Architecture
Carbon & Energy Management
Civil & Structural Engineering
Construction Services
Ecology
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Sector Specialisms
Acoustics & Vibration
Air Quality
Aquatic Environmental Services
Archaeology & Heritage
Architecture
Audit & Mapping
Better Mining
CAD
Role
What you would be doing
project management
tender docs
bid development
waste strategy
service review
team leadership
- Play a leading role in the ongoing growth of the Sustainable Waste Management team, identifying and reacting to opportunities identified using both reactive and proactive approaches
- Public sector waste support (e.g. strategy development, options analysis, service improvement and contract procurement)
- Provide technical advisory support for local authority and private sector clients within contract procurement projects, including the development of tender documentation for contractors
- Contribute to the development of high quality, successful bid submissions to meet SLR’s strategic and financial objectives
- Keep abreast of latest developments across the UK waste sector, including policy / legislative drivers, new infrastructure developments, secondary materials market dynamics and commercial trends
- Support local authority clients through service reviews, identifying and presenting service improvement opportunities, legislative compliance, best practice and innovation
- Manage projects to ensure client and business objectives are achieved, including proactively tracking budgets and forecasts
- Support and develop junior staff to provide capacity within the team and widen capabilities
What you bring
chartered
driving licence
waste management
business development
environmental degree
circularity
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or an aspiration to proactively work towards membership
- Full driving licence
- Good understanding of current and future challenges facing commercial and industrial entities as well as local authorities, including working knowledge of waste contracts and technologies
- Expert knowledge, both theoretical and in the field, of resources and waste management and sustainability solutions
- Experience in business development, with the ability to identify, develop, win and deliver opportunities from existing and new contacts
- Degree qualified in environmental sciences / engineering or equivalent (ideally to postgraduate level)
- Circularity and sustainability studies
- Private sector waste support (e.g. bid development)
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1994
Year Established
The company was established in the UK and has since expanded globally through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
£150M+ Revenue
Annual Revenues
The company generates over £150 million in annual revenues, reflecting its global presence and business scale.
3,500 Employees
Workforce Size
The company employs over 3,500 professionals across six continents, delivering comprehensive sustainability solutions.
100+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates from over 100 offices worldwide, reinforcing its ability to deliver locally relevant solutions.
- The company specializes in complex projects such as environmental impact assessments and technical advisory services for sectors like energy, infrastructure, and mining.
- Their multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and economists support clients from strategy development through project execution and site decommissioning.
- Notable work includes due diligence for a major Moroccan bank and energy-sector circularity projects in the chemicals industry.
- The company has a history of strategic acquisitions, such as SEACOR, IBIS, and MacArthur Green, which have expanded its technical expertise and regional footprint.
- With a focus on sustainability, the company offers a broad range of services, including remediation, geotechnical engineering, climate resilience, and natural capital services.
- Making Sustainability Happen
- One Team culture: collaborate across disciplines and regions
- Entrepreneurial spirit with flat management structure
- Partnering with clients to solve complex sustainability challenges
- Global team of expert advisors and technicians
42% by 2030
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Reduction
Aims to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 as part of a broader commitment to sustainability.
25% by 2030
Scope 3 Emissions Reduction
Committed to cutting emissions across the value chain by 25% by 2030 through actionable sustainability measures.
90% by 2040
Net Emissions Target
Aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 & 2 and Scope 3 emissions by 2040, aligning with global climate goals.
'Leader' Ranking
ESG Services Recognition
Recognized as a 'Leader' in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability services, showcasing industry expertise.
- Committed to reducing operational GHG emissions via SBTi
- Net Zero target aligned with 1.5 °C goal by 2050 via science-based pathway
- Silver-accredited climate change consultancy and SBT solutions provider
- Diversity brings strength and resilience through unique experiences and viewpoints
- Committed to fostering a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices
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