Principal Sustainable Waste Management Consultant

SLR is a global sustainability consultancy helping clients deliver practical, sustainable solutions within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Our Sustainable Waste Management team is seeking an experienced waste and resource management specialist to support market due diligence, assessment and modelling projects for waste management companies, infrastructure developers and investors. You will help clients make informed investment and strategic decisions through robust analysis, modelling and clear presentation of findings.

This is a key role within an established team, with responsibility for project delivery, client management, business development and mentoring junior colleagues. We are looking for someone with strong experience across the waste, recycling and bioenergy sectors, ideally supported by an established industry network.

Hybrid working is available. Preferred locations are Bradford-on-Avon, Bristol, Birmingham and Edinburgh, although applications from candidates based elsewhere in the UK are welcome.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in a growing team, helping clients address resource management, circular economy and climate challenges through evidence-based, sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver market analysis and commercial due diligence for private sector clients, investors and developers
• Lead complex waste flow, carbon and market modelling projects, using large datasets to generate insight
• Provide technical advice on waste services, infrastructure, strategy, procurement and service improvement projects
• Manage projects, budgets and client relationships to ensure successful delivery
• Support business development through opportunity identification, bid preparation and client engagement
• Stay informed on UK waste sector policy, infrastructure, market trends and emerging technologies
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Rewards & Benefits

SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

We are looking for someone with significant experience in the waste, recycling and/or bioenergy sectors, gained within consultancy, local government, contractors or commercial organisations. As well as:

• Strong expertise in waste and resource modelling, including mass flow, carbon and financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power Query, dynamic arrays and LAMBDA functions would be advantageous.
• Experience delivering data-driven analysis to support investment, infrastructure and service development decisions.
• Knowledge of waste contracts, technologies, legislation and industry best practice.
• Business development experience, including supporting bids and winning new work.
• A relevant degree (environmental science, engineering, geography or similar); postgraduate qualifications and chartered status are desirable.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience with Python, R and/or QGIS would be beneficial but is not essential.

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.