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    SLR Consulting

    Environmental Consulting

    Technical Director - Bioenergy

    London, United KingdomHybridFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

    Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Technical Director to join our established Process Engineering team, delivering high-profile projects across the bioenergy, anaerobic digestion (AD), biomethane, energy from waste (EfW), recycling and circular economy sectors.

    You'll lead the origination, development and delivery of projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with clients, funders, contractors and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

    • Originating and leading bioenergy, anaerobic digestion, biomethane and EfW projects across the full project lifecycle
    • Delivering concept designs, feasibility studies, technical assessments and technical due diligence assignments
    • Developing client relationships, preparing proposals and supporting business development activities
    • Leading, mentoring and developing engineers and consultants within the team
    • Supporting procurement, contract management, construction, commissioning and operational troubleshooting activities
    • A combination of office, home-based and site-based work across the UK and occasionally internationally

    You'll collaborate with colleagues across Process Engineering, Advisory, Environmental Management & Compliance, Land & Water, and Environmental Specialist Services, on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for UK and international exposure.

    Rewards & Benefits

    SLR's ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

    • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
    • Company pension
    • Private medical insurance
    • Life, income, and travel insurance
    • Critical illness cover
    • Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
    • Flexible, hybrid and agile working
    • 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
    • Buy or sell leave options
    • Core working hours
    • Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
    • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
    • Workplace Nursery benefit
    • Volunteering and Community Giving
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, supporting our people both professionally and personally

    About You

    • Extensive experience within anaerobic digestion (AD), biomethane, energy from waste (EfW), waste processing, recycling or related sectors
    • A degree in Engineering, Biochemistry or a related discipline
    • Proven experience originating, winning and managing technical projects within consultancy, operational or construction environments
    • Experience delivering concept designs, feasibility studies, technical assessments, due diligence and contract management activities
    • Strong numeracy, data analysis and financial modelling capabilities
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with strong technical report-writing skills
    • Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering or consultancy teams
    • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and business development skills
    • Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership (desirable)
    • A relevant Master's degree (desirable)
    • Experience working on site, including H&S and CDM Regulations (desirable)
    • A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits

    Culture & Inclusion

    Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

    If this Bioenergy Technical Director role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    SLR Consulting

    SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for delivering high-quality tailored solutions across a wide range of industries. They focus on making sustainability happen.

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