Senior / Principal Waste and Resources Consultant

Senior / Principal Waste and Resources Consultant

Senior / Principal Waste and Resources Consultant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Reed

Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

2 weeks ago

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Your new companyThis 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 roleThis 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 fieldProven experience with UK based environmental permitting from a waste backgroundSolid understanding of environmental legislation including deposit for recovery, and landfill regulationsExcellent written communication and report-writing s