Senior Technical Assessor

Senior Technical Assessor

Location: UK/Hybrid
Salary: TBC

About the Company

Our client is a waste and resource management services providing specialist services to a broad range of industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and regulatory expertise, the business supports organisations in achieving compliance, improving environmental performance, and delivering sustainable resource solutions.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Technical Assessor to join their team.

The Role

The Senior Technical Assessor will play a key role in delivering technical assessments, regulatory advice, and compliance support to clients across a wide range of waste streams and resource management activities.

You will lead on complex technical evaluations, support internal teams with specialist knowledge, and ensure all assessments align with relevant environmental regulations and industry best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional with experience in waste classification, compliance, and environmental regulation who enjoys problem-solving and working closely with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments of waste materials and resource streams to determine classification, handling requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Provide expert advice on waste legislation, environmental compliance, and best practice.
• Review and interpret analytical data, waste characterisation reports, and site information.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation for clients.
• Support clients in meeting duty of care obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with regulators, laboratories, and disposal or recovery facilities when required.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior assessors or team members.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal assessment processes and technical standards.
• Stay up to date with changes in environmental legislation and waste management guidance.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in waste classification, technical assessment, or environmental compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of UK waste regulations and guidance.
• Experience interpreting analytical data and waste characterisation results.
• Background within waste management, environmental consultancy, or regulatory environments.
• Excellent technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to clients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with hazardous waste classification and WM3 guidance.
• Knowledge of waste treatment technologies and disposal routes.
• Professional membership (e.g. CIWM, IEMA or similar).