Environmental Consultant - Waste Management

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects – delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Arup, we are looking for an Environmental Consultant – Waste Management for a 6-month contract based in London.

Honours and master’s degree in a relevant subject such as environmental/civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental sciences or similar.

Good knowledge of UK and EU resources and waste policy and legislation, including circular economy principles.

Strong technical and financial knowledge and experience of waste storage, collection, transport and treatment technologies (WTS, MRF, MBT, IVC, AD, WtE, pyrolysis and gasification etc).

Experience in developing resource and waste management strategies for local authorities and/or new development projects, including knowledge of life‑cycle assessment tools (e.g. WRATE).

Good experience of waste auditing and preparation of environmental impact assessment of major development schemes.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver resource and waste management strategies for major developments across London, the UK, and globally.
• Prepare waste-related Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Construction Waste Management Plans, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards, while identifying opportunities to maximise resource efficiency and minimise waste.
• Undertake and oversee technical work, providing guidance and quality assurance across project deliverables.
• Manage specialist and multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Maintain accountability for project quality and budget control, ensuring outputs meet both client and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing communications throughout project life cycles.
• Lead proposal development from inception through to completion, including coordinating inputs and preparing high-quality submissions.

The skills you’ll need:

• Honours and master’s degree in a relevant subject such as environmental/civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental sciences or similar.
• Good knowledge of UK and EU resources and waste policy and legislation, including circular economy principles.
• Strong technical and financial knowledge and experience of waste storage, collection, transport and treatment technologies (WTS, MRF, MBT, IVC, AD, WtE, pyrolysis and gasification etc).
• Experience in developing resource and waste management strategies for local authorities and/or new development projects, including knowledge of life‑cycle assessment tools (e.g. WRATE).
• Good experience of waste auditing and preparation of environmental impact assessment of major development schemes.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.