Location
Bradford-on-Avon, with preferred locations also including Bristol, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Hybrid working available; applications from candidates based elsewhere in the UK are welcome.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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. You will 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; and mentor and develop junior team members. 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.

Rewards & Benefits
SLR's ‘One Team’ culture provides 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, excellent opportunities for long-term career progression are offered. Benefits include 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, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause.

Experience
Significant experience in the waste, recycling and/or bioenergy sectors, gained within consultancy, local government, contractors or commercial organisations. Strong expertise in waste and resource modelling including mass flow, carbon and financial modelling. 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.

About you
Proactive and knowledgeable professional with an established industry network. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities (Power Query, dynamic arrays, LAMBDA functions advantageous). Ability to manage projects, budgets and client relationships effectively. Committed to mentoring and developing junior colleagues. A full UK driving licence is required. Experience with Python, R and/or QGIS is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications
A relevant degree in environmental science, engineering, geography or similar. Postgraduate qualifications and chartered status are desirable.

Culture & Inclusion
SLR is committed to equal opportunities and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks, SLR welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is a Disability Confident Committed employer. Adjustments during the recruitment process are available upon request.