Technical Development Manager in Christchurch

About us

Eco Sustainable Solutions is a leading UK organics recycling and green energy provider, with a strong legacy of sustainable innovation. We work in close partnership with both commercial clients and local authorities, delivering convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible disposal solutions for a variety of wastes streams.

Our experience spans a wide range of environmental initiatives — from pioneering the UK’s Composting Industry in the 90’s to developing a variety of renewable energy projects, including Biomass Combined Heat & Power plant, Anaerobic Digestion and one of the UK’s largest solar installations, in the 00’s.

Purpose

Play a crucial role in supporting the business by managing enhancement and development projects, as well as supporting Managers in finding engineering solutions to operational problems.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Technical Development Director (TDD) in conceiving, developing and delivering growth projects, (such as Energy Recovery Facility, Anaerobic Digestion, BioGas Refuelling and Residual Waste Treatment.)
• Work closely with the Site and Plant management teams to deliver enhancement projects, such as Digestate Reduction.
• Work closely with both the TDD and Finance Director (FD) to create and analyse business models and make investment recommendations.
• Effectively project manage approved projects from concept through to operational integration.
• Support with the technical and consenting aspects of project development through to delivery, working collaboratively with the Commercial Team for all market aspects and Operational Team for integration and compliance.
• Take every opportunity to gain insight into Eco’s industries, both direct and synergistic to identify suitable emerging and existing technologies.

About You

• A creative problem solver with a solid engineering background.
• A strong project manager, who can deliver from concept to operational integration.
• Commercially minded and able to support with financial modelling and advise on ROI.
• Knowledgeable in UK environmental and permitting frameworks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
• A good understanding of our markets and regulation — familiarity with Ofgem processes, renewable subsidy schemes, and revenue streams (FITs, ROCs, RHI, GGSS, PPAs, RGGOs, REGOs) is desirable.
• Curious and forward-thinking — able to identify and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Passionate about renewable energy, waste, and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving license and internationally mobile for potential site visits (when required)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary DOE
• Annual company-performance related bonus
• Life Assurance (4x basic annual salary)
• 33 days Holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension + enhanced employer contributions
• Autonomy and trust in decision-making
• Company-funded learning & development opportunities
• Cycle-to-work scheme & EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Funded Team Social events

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology