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Circular Economy and Waste Consultant

London, London, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Overview


AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 36,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

Our Environment Practice is a vibrant network of people providing world class consultancy and advisory services. We care about outcomes for our clients, the communities they work with, and the unprecedented issues they face – climate change, rapid urbanisation, consumerisation, economic uncertainty, security threats and technology-driven change. The work we do is important and influential, it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better judgement and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate – this is our core strength.

Do you want to make a real difference in driving our circular economy and waste and resources team, contributing to UK and international zero waste initiatives? We are looking to recruit specialists at various levels with strong experience in the UK and international to support our team and projects.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for a candidate with proven experience, looking to progress their career to the next level through working on high profile projects throughout the UK and beyond.

Your role

  • Build capacity in circular economy and waste and resources-related service line activities.
  • Working with Engineering and Design colleagues.
  • Collaborate and build relationships with other offices, teams and geographies.
Environment & geoscience Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

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R-150283

Salary range

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About you

  • Experience in a consultancy in the UK and/ or internationally.
  • Good appreciation of trends, policies and drivers across the circular economy, waste and wider sustainability sectors.
  • Possess good interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively with a range of technical specialists at different levels.
  • Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
  • Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new tasks and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
  • Have good report writing, communication and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of standards and methods in the circular economy and waste management sector.
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator.
  • Highly motivated and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.
  • Skilled at collaborative working, have good relational skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
  • Flexible and prepared to take on new tasks.
  • Well organised; able to multi-task with multiple projects running simultaneously, or multi-disciplinary environment contributions to mega-projects.
  • Attention to detail and desire to work to high standards consistently.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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