Overview

Job Title Graduate Sustainable Resource Management Consultant – 2025 Programme
Vacancy No VN4509
Employment Type Permanent
Contract Type Full-Time
Country United Kingdom
Office Bradford on Avon; Bristol; Shrewsbury

Graduate Sustainable Waste Management Consultant

We are looking for a recent graduate to join our Sustainable Waste Management team in our Bristol, Bradford on Avon or Shrewsbury office.

Our team is a leading global provider of consultancy services to the waste and resource management sector, providing advice to a range of clients including local authorities, waste producers, the waste management industry, its regulators and investors. We provide practical advice on all waste and resource types, including municipal, household, commercial, industrial and hazardous. Our specialisms are expanding to meet the challenges associated with sustainability, circular economy and climate impacts, allowing us to provide comprehensive resource management services to clients.

Our client & technical service offerings include:

  • Waste strategy, options appraisal and plan development;
  • Service reviews and infrastructure assessments;
  • Circularity and sustainability studies;
  • Waste logistics assessments;
  • Public sector waste support (e.g. procurement);
  • Private sector waste company support (e.g. bid development);
  • Advice to the financial sector (e.g. investment due diligence); and
  • Supporting construction companies and waste technology providers.

We are looking for someone with the right mindset to learn and bring enthusiasm in all they do. You will have a passion for sustainable development and an interest in working for public and private sector clients across the broader environmental sector.

Working under the guidance of our experienced and expert team, you will be required to undertake research and data collation, data processing and modelling for a wide range of projects, and assist in the preparation of reports/presentations and contract documents. You can expect to gain from extensive on the job training, developing you for a successful career in consulting.

Sitting within SLR’s Engineering Service Line you will also have the opportunity to assist senior members across different disciplines (for example Process Engineering, Civil Engineering and Carbon and Energy Management) within SLR in undertaking similar tasks, potentially including site-based work.

In addition, you will also be given the opportunity to:

  • Support the ongoing growth of the Sustainable Waste Management team, contributing to proposals for a wide range of clients.
  • Develop your understanding of the waste and resource management sector through researching best practice and innovation.
  • Provide day to day support on a wide variety of projects, helping to meet client and business objectives.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to start or develop your career within an established, recognised and respected environmental consultancy. You will join us at an exciting time in the company’s growth and development, and will be given the opportunity to make a difference by supporting clients in developing solutions in response to resource management, sustainability, climate impact and many more challenges.

 

About us

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘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 days’ annual leave, we 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 recently graduated with a relevant first degree (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent). Due to the nature of the role you will require a full UK driving licence before joining. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working in the resource management, sustainability, and circular economy fields, and expect the ideal candidate to be able to demonstrate:

  • A good understanding and demonstrable experience of mainstream software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including the use of Excel functions
  • A sound knowledge of sustainable waste and resource management practices
  • The ability to work with minimum supervision and within a group
  • Good communication and research skills
  • Strong analytical skills

As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

 

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 under-represented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic  minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please watch the video here: https://www.slrconsulting.com/about/making-sustainability-happen 

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.

SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential
requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.

PLEASE NOTE: This role will close 31st December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in January about assessments which will be held in January and February.