Job Description

Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Head of Waste & Resource Management to join our Infrastructure team based in Leavesden, Hertfordshire. You will be the subject matter expert for waste, excavated materials, contaminated land and circular economy principles and lead Skanska in its aspiration to generate zero avoidable waste through reducing upfront demand, reusing materials whenever possible and recycling or down-cycling.
What you'll do:

• Lead and develop the WARM team by setting clear objectives, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture and promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
• Drive change and assess existing, new and forthcoming market trends, policy, legislation, standards and guidance and their potential impact on the business.
• Manage/maintain processes, procedures, guidance and forms in line with existing, new and forthcoming policy, legislation, standards and guidance.
• Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders and influence inter-industry and regulatory bodies on waste, excavated materials and contaminated land requirements for the benefit of a sustainable future at Skanska.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Degree level in appropriate Waste, Sustainability or Environmental discipline or relevant experience
• Chartered Resources & Waste Manager (CRWM / MCIWM)
• CL:AIRE DoWCoP Qualified Person
• Values driven and passionate about waste and resource management, the circular economy and contaminated land
• Previous construction industry experience or relevant waste or contaminated land experience in a similar sector
• Proven track record of leading, developing and managing waste and/or sustainability teams.

Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Flexible working
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
More information about the role
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:
Closing date
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
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