Senior / Principal Waste and Resources Consultant
JOB_53611334752849Job type
PermanentLocation
UK WideWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
EnvironmentIndustry
ConstructionPay
Starting from £35,000 (No upper limit)
Waste and Resources - Environmental Permitting - Senior - Director - UK Wide
Your new company
This is a leading consultancy delivering innovative solutions in environmental and resource management. With a strong UK presence backed by global expertise, they work on diverse projects for public and private sector clients—from local initiatives to nationally significant infrastructure.
Their multidisciplinary teams provide services including environmental permitting, compliance, planning, and waste management. Known for technical excellence and a collaborative approach, they offer structured career development, mentoring, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects that make a real impact on sustainability and climate goals.
Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Waste and Resources Consultant to step into a Senior or Principal role (also considering higher levels up to Associate Director level).
You’ll play a key part in succession planning for a long-standing client relationship, taking the reins and driving projects forward.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing environmental permit applications and technical bid responses.
- Advising on waste treatment, collections, and compliance.
- Supporting procurement and facility development projects.
- Contributing to waste and minerals planning and auditing.
- Developing into a senior team member with project and client management responsibilities.
Hybrid working is available, but office presence is preferred. Occasional UK travel may be required.
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree in a related field
- Proven experience with UK based environmental permitting from a waste background
- Solid understanding of environmental legislation including deposit for recovery, and landfill regulations
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to hit the ground running and work independently or as part of a team.
- CIWM Chartership (or working towards).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with challenging stakeholders in the waste industry.
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary starting from £35,000 with no upper limit for the right candidate (Depending on Experience)
- Hybrid working policy with great flexibility.
- Structured career progression through promotion
- Development via mentoring and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across the UK.
- Various health benefits, life insurance etc
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior / Principal Waste and Resources ConsultantJOB_536113347528492025-12-042026-03-05
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