Waste Manager

Recruit4staff are representing a leading infrastructure business in their search for a Waste Manager to work in Seascale Job Details: Pay: 50,000Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.- 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 xjdpvnf 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 For further information about this and other positions please apply now.This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Created: 2026-01-10