Waste and Resources Consultant in Bristol

Join RSK Geosciences (RSK Group) as a Waste and Resources Consultant and be part of a team that’s leading the way in responsible waste and resource management in the civil engineering and land development sectors. This is a full time, permanent position.

Are you passionate about sustainable waste and material management and turning waste into a resource? Do you want to make a real difference to construction and development projects around the UK?

Why Join Us

• Work on impactful projects focusing on sustainable waste management and applying circular economy principles.
• Be part of an experienced team working on a broad range of projects that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Accelerate your career growth, growing your knowledge and skills through tailored training opportunities aligning with your career ambitions.
• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, typically 1-2 days a week in the office and ad hoc site visits.
• Make a tangible difference in helping businesses work towards their sustainable waste and resource goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Waste and Resources Consultant, you will work closely with other technical specialists within our team to provide sustainable waste and resource management solutions to our clients. Initially, you will be working on specialist projects relating to waste assessment and classification to establish foundational knowledge and experience:

• Completing waste assessments and classification of construction, demolition, and excavation wastes in general accordance WM3 and other related guidance.
• Managing projects from start to finish, including handling of large data sets, preparing technical reports, managing project finances and liaising with Clients.
• Conduct occasional site visits to undertake sampling, inspection and/or supervision of waste generating practices.

Following the initial specialist project work, the role will broaden to include working collaboratively with colleagues and managing your own projects to deliver a wide range of outputs. This will support the development of your knowledge and expertise in broader waste and resource management, including:

• Identifying and implementing sustainable solutions for waste and materials management in the civils and land development sectors.
• Advising clients on material reuse mechanisms and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting environmental permitting activities, including applications, variations and surrenders.
• Preparing waste and materials management plans and associated documentation.
• Providing clear, practical advice and guidance to clients before, during and after project delivery.

Who We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Chemistry or a Geoscience-related subject (MSc preferred).
• Demonstrable experience and technical competence in waste classification and assessment in accordance with WM3 and other related guidance, desirable.
• Understanding and knowledge of waste legislation and policy in the UK.
• Experience within the contaminated land sector or working for an environmental consultancy would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, eager to contribute to projects and the wider team.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to spend some working days away from the office and home at times.
• Located within an hour of Bristol / Manchester.

What’s in it for You?

At RSK, we invest in our people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Flexible benefits package, including annual leave purchase, childcare vouchers, and private healthcare.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Support for professional development, including Chartered Institution of Wastes Management membership and various training opportunities.
• Opportunities to work alongside a knowledgeable and experienced team working on diverse range of projects throughout the country.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?