🚀 Principal Waste Consultant

Job Purpose

• Provide strategic leadership in the planning, development, and delivery of high-profile waste management projects and programmes.

• Oversee and direct project teams in the execution of complex waste management consultancy assignments.

• Drive innovation and thought leadership in waste strategy, circular economy, and sustainable infrastructure development.

• Lead client engagement at senior levels, building long-term partnerships and securing major projects.

• Take responsibility for the financial performance of projects and contribute to divisional targets.

• Represent AESG in industry forums, conferences, and working groups, enhancing the company’s visibility and thought leadership in the waste management sector.

Qualification

• Master’s degree in Waste Management, Environmental Engineering/Science, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in waste management consultancy, with a strong track record of managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.

• In-depth knowledge of advanced waste treatment, resource recovery, and recycling technologies.

• Demonstrated experience in policy development, strategy formulation, and advisory at government or senior corporate level.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of large and complex projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and client satisfaction.

• Provide expert strategic advice on waste management policy, planning, and infrastructure development.

• Develop long-term business strategies to expand AESG’s waste management service offerings and market presence.

• Secure new business through active involvement in proposals, bids, client negotiations, and networking.

• Mentor and develop senior and mid-level consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

• Take ownership of financial management of major projects, ensuring profitability, cost control, and timely delivery.

• Engage with regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to influence sector direction and support AESG’s growth.

Skills

• Recognised authority and thought leader in waste management, circular economy, and sustainable resource systems.

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and inspire collaboration across disciplines.

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to drive business growth.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels.

• Advanced knowledge of waste policy, infrastructure, technologies, modelling, and financing mechanisms.