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Waste Project Manager

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 36.5 - 36.5 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Waste Project Manager

Drive Impact. Deliver Change. Reduce Waste.

We're looking for a driven and pragmatic Project Manager to lead high-impact waste reduction and valorisation projects across our client's UK manufacturing sites. This is a unique opportunity to turn innovative ideas into real business value - targeting £1m in annual savings while supporting sustainability goals.

Huddersfield or Grangemouth (travel between sites required)
12-month agency contract
£36.50 per hourWhat you'll be doing

You will own projects end-to-end, moving from idea through to delivery - whilst building strong relationships across the business.

Lead multiple waste reduction and recovery projects across two UK sites
Develop and deliver robust business cases (CAPEX, OPEX, and no-cost solutions)
Reduce waste volume and cost, or unlock value from materials
Engage and align stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, HSEQ, Finance, and external partners
Track performance through clear KPIs, reporting, and financial savings
Identify risks and drive practical mitigation actions
Analyse processes, map workflows, and recommend sustainable technical solutions
Capture and share best practices across sitesWhat we're looking for

Skills & capabilities

Strong delivery mindset - gets things done quickly and effectively
Ability to influence without authority and bring teams together
Excellent communication - can simplify complex technical topics
Confident managing conflict, ambiguity, and multiple prioritiesExperience & knowledge

Degree in a relevant technical discipline
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (chemicals preferred)
Proven success delivering continuous improvement initiatives
Background in managing capital or operational projects in regulated settings
Solid understanding of waste processes and production systemsWhat success looks like

Projects delivered on time, in scope, and within budget
Measurable progress toward £1m annual savings target
Strong stakeholder engagement with no stalled projectsAdditional information

Travel required between Huddersfield and Grangemouth expenses paid.Why join?

This role offers the chance to make a visible impact on cost, sustainability, and operational performance, working across sites and functions to deliver meaningful change.

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