Recruit4staff
are representing a leading infrastructure business in their search for a
Waste Manager
to work in
Seascale
Job Details:
Pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on skillset and experience)
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Days, Full Time (45 hours)
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Car Allowance: £5,750, 8% employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Job Role
As Waste Manager, you will take ownership of waste management across a major, highly regulated infrastructure programme supporting complex operations, remediation and decommissioning activities. You will develop and implement the site waste strategy, ensure legal and client compliance, and drive best practice in waste minimisation, segregation, traceability and disposal.
This Waste Manager role involves working closely with construction delivery teams, HSEQ, planners, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to ensure all waste streams (including controlled, hazardous and contaminated materials) are correctly classified, stored, transported and processed through approved routes. You will maintain accurate records, manage waste contractors and audits, support incident investigations, and ensure documentation aligns with project and regulatory requirements.
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of UK waste legislation and compliance (Duty of Care, waste classification, consignment notes, EWC coding, hazardous waste regulations)
Demonstrable experience as a Waste Manager (or similar) on major civil engineering/infrastructure projects
Proven experience developing site waste management plans, waste strategies, and implementing robust segregation/housekeeping standards
Confidence managing waste contractors, auditing supply chain performance, and ensuring compliant haulage and disposal routes
Security clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain SC
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications
Experience working on projects involving contaminated land/materials and controlled waste streams in high-security settings
WAMITAB qualification (or working towards) or relevant environmental / waste management certification
Experience conducting waste investigations (non-conformances, escapes, misclassification) and implementing corrective actions
Commutable From
Drigg, Seascale, Egremont, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gosforth, Workington, St Bees, Nethertown, Holmrook, Ravenglass
Similar Job Titles
Waste Manager, Site Waste Manager, Environmental Manager, Waste & Resources Manager, Materials Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager, Waste Coordinator, Sustainability Manager
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