Sustainable Waste Management Consultant

Sustainable Waste Management Consultant – SLR Consulting

Join our growing Sustainable Waste Management team as a consultant early in your career to offer practical advice on waste and resource management to a variety of clients, including local authorities, waste producers, the waste management industry, regulators and investors.

• Waste strategy, options appraisal and plan development
• Service reviews and infrastructure assessments
• Circularity and sustainability studies
• Waste logistics assessments
• Public sector waste support (e.g., procurement)
• Private sector waste company support (e.g., bid development)
• Financial sector advice (e.g., investment due diligence)
• Support for construction companies and waste technology providers

Under the guidance of experienced team members you will:

• Conduct research, collate data, and perform data processing and modelling for a wide range of projects.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Support the Sustainable Waste Management team in proposal development for multiple clients.
• Research best practice and innovation in the waste and resource management sector.
• Provide day‑to‑day support on projects to meet client and business objectives.

• Relevant degree (Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Environmental Science or similar) and experience in the workplace, ideally within a waste management setting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and advanced Excel functions.
• Knowledge and interest in sustainable waste and resource management practices.
• Effective communication and research skills.

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover, and a structured career framework with regular reviews. 25 days of annual leave, flexible, agile and hybrid working arrangements, and family‑friendly policies.

We are committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer and value an inclusive environment for all backgrounds, including 2

SLGBTQI+ people, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women and those with visible or invisible disabilities. We welcome applications from all individuals and provide an inclusive recruitment process with available adjustments.

Entry level

Full‑time

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales