Consultant - Waste Management in London

What if you could create solutions to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and help our clients towards a future of more responsible consumption? You could join our talented team of waste management and circular economy professionals working in different projects across the world unlocking sustainability solutions and making a practical difference for our clients.

Do you have a keen interest in waste management, circular economy and sustainability and an enthusiasm for developing solutions to complex and challenging problems? Are you looking for the ideal opportunity to take your career in environmental consultancy to the next level? If so, we are recruiting for a high-calibre Consultant to join our Sustainability Advisory team at Wood with a particular focus on waste management and recycling.

Wood has a long established and evolving business delivering environmental consultancy and advice to clients within the UK and worldwide. This role will sit within our Advisory Services team, which focuses on sustainability projects, working in partnership with our clients to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our work covers a broad range of services incorporating environmental policy, climate action, circular economy, waste management and decarbonisation, supporting Wood’s purpose to unlock solutions to deliver a net-zero future and enable a more sustainable, resilient and liveable world.

A typical working week for this role will consist of delivering solutions for our clients in the field of waste management, circular economy, responsible consumption and sustainability, whilst furthering your knowledge and professional development. You will be involved in a range of projects that could include:

• Leading and providing support to clients across a wide range of waste management themes, including municipal waste collection and treatment
• Analysing the effectiveness and efficiency of waste management services to identify improvements and savings for clients
• Development of business cases to support the improved delivery of waste management services, whether that be through changes to collection methods or service management models
• Supporting procurement exercises, including assessing contract extension proposals, developing tender specifications and evaluating bidder submissions

You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team and will experience a challenging and fulfilling working environment. There are significant opportunities for ongoing and structured career development within the field of waste management and across Wood’s wider environmental consultancy business.

Ready to take on challenging and diverse Sustainable projects? We are too… so we would like to know if you have:

• A background in environmental science or sustainable resource management and an enthusiasm for helping clients achieve more sustainable solutions
• Understanding of waste legislation and policy in the UK and / or internationally
• Relevant experience in a consultancy environment or other relevant industry that may include work in the development and implementation of waste management strategies, modelling and assessment of waste collection services, the procurement of waste management services, or experience in applying circular economy business models
• Strong skills in data management, analysis and interpretation and preferably some practical experience of waste collection modelling
• Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to manage/deliver several projects at once
• A methodical approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail, including the ability to check calculations and models developed by colleagues
• Experience of developing and / or updating data models with a high level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel

At Wood we also value Qualifications in addition to experience:

• First degree in a relevant subject, expected to be in the field of environmental science, science, mathematics or engineering or other sustainability-related subject
• Professional affiliation with or membership of appropriate body (e.g. IEMA, CIWM)
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, although this is not an essential requirement of the role
• Eligibility to drive in the UK

Wood encourages a work-life balance, we will support your individual needs, accepting who you are and where you come from. We understand the challenging times we live in now, making time for the other important things in our family, friends and ourselves is key. We can offer a flexible working pattern and hybrid work options so we can discuss with you what suits you best. Wood offers standard benefits including a 37.5 hour working week (part-time/ flexible options also available), 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, paid professional subscription and health insurance. We also have additional flexible benefits available including cycle to work scheme, additional health cover, travel insurance and dental insurance. We are proud of the diversity of our teams, we have an inclusive culture, with different networks where you can participate: WREN (Wood Race and Ethnicity Network), Equal Footing (Equal Gender Network), PRIDE (LGTB+ Network), Armed Forces Network, Neurodiversity Network.

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.