R&D Manager – Environmental Services​/Recycling; Mandatory Industry

Position: R&D Manager – Environmental Services / Recycling (Mandatory Industry)
Location: San Vendemiano

La Risorsa Umana, Employment Agency and Recruitment Company – CASTELFRANCO VENETO (TV) – for a well-established industrial company, part of an international group and leader in the environmental services and circular economy sector, strongly oriented towards sustainability and innovation, is looking for:

Senior R&D Manager – Environmental Services / Recycling (Mandatory Industry)

Job Description
The selected candidate will play a key role in the Research & Development department, working within an international and structured environment, in close collaboration with both local teams and international headquarters.

Main responsibilities include:

Leading R&D projects focused on waste treatment, recycling and material recovery processes

Developing innovative solutions to improve sustainability and process efficiency

Supporting the industrialization and scale-up of new technologies and processes

Collaborating closely with operations, engineering and commercial teams

Monitoring industry trends, technologies and regulatory developments

Contributing to innovation and continuous improvement projects

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in R&D roles within environmental services, waste management, recycling, or closely related sectors (mandatory)

Degree in a technical field (Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar)

Strong background in industrial processes related to waste treatment, material recovery or circular economy

Proven experience in translating research into practical and scalable solutions

Fluent English (mandatory for international collaboration)

Good knowledge of digital tools and data analysis systems

Important
We will only consider candidates with direct experience in environmental services, waste management, recycling or circular economy sectors.

Nice to Have

Experience in complex industrial plants and process optimization

Knowledge of sustainability regulations and environmental compliance frameworks

Experience in international and structured organizations

Soft Skills

Strong organizational and leadership abilities

Team-oriented mindset

Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Problem-solving and project management skills

What We Offer

Direct hiring in a solid and growing international company

International exposure and collaboration with HQ

Dynamic and innovation-driven environment

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