Consultant Waste and Resources Management

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to ensure they are delivered on-time, within budget, and with high client satisfaction.
• Act as a technical expert by drafting comprehensive reports and providing diligent input to waste projects.
• Lead and support the development of high-quality, competitive proposals and business development initiatives.
• Conduct options appraisals, waste flow and cost modelling, and business case development.
• Provide technical procurement advisory input, including developing tender specifications and evaluating submissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to grow the work pipeline.
• Mentor and line manage junior staff members.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a consultancy, local authority, or similar organization on waste management projects.
• Proven experience in options appraisal (qualitative and quantitative) and waste flow/cost modelling.
• Experience developing technical procurement documentation such as specifications, method statements, or ITTs.
• Strong understanding of UK waste legislation and policy.
• Degree in a relevant subject, preferably in science, environment, or engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex conclusions succinctly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical advisory input on waste services procurement projects.
• Ability to lead environmental service reviews to identify efficiency improvements and savings.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• "WSP My Hour" allowing one hour of flexible time each day for personal activities.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support through the Thrive programme and Virtual GP service.
• Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
• Professional development opportunities including mentoring and support for Chartership.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and the ability to purchase additional leave.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our Responsible Consumption and Production team provides expert advisory services in waste management, circular economy, and resource strategy to a broad range of public and private sector clients globally.