The role

will be primarily focused on all aspects of the waste, recycling and circular economy sectors and will contribute to business development activities and assisting other specialists on a range of projects both in the UK and overseas.

You will work with others in the process engineering team and other disciplines across the business including the Advisory, Environmental Management and Compliance, Land and Water and Environmental Specialist Services Groups on a wide variety of different projects. Your key responsibilities will include :

• Managing waste and recycling and circular economy projects across the life of a project, preparing concept designs and completing feasibility studies;
• Assisting with review of third-party designs, technical proposals and operational models and writing technical due diligence reports for funders;
• Preparing technical and procurement documentation and schematics / drawings and management of contracts through our role in plant construction projects;
• Assisting with preparation of models to determine plant energy and mass balances, emission rates and financial / operational models including thermodynamic calculations and basic financial metrics;
• On-site inspection, witnessing, verification and supervision of construction, commissioning, and testing projects and troubleshooting of operational plant including waste and recycling operations (thermal, mechanical, biological) and other renewable energy and sustainability-based projects;
• Developing relationships with existing and new clients, attending conferences, developing prospects, writing proposals and wining new projects; and
• Assisting other teams within SLR with technical and process engineering aspects of diverse projects.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

You will have a degree in engineering and experience of managing projects in the waste and recycling or related fields. You will be able to work as part of a team and fit into SLR’s One Team culture. You will have excellent communication skills and be positive and friendly.

Essential

Desirable

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as : LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. Key Responsibilities