This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

• Design and sustain compliant, cost-efficient disposal and recovery pathways for hazardous waste throughout the UK and Europe.

• Establish and nurture relationships with external disposal and recovery partners.

• Negotiate commercial contracts that provide optimal value.

• Oversee the commercial pricing functions of the Technical team and ensure an accurate pricing matrix is maintained.

• Assist with customer quotes, tenders, and technical evaluations by providing competitive pricing and routing solutions.

• Discover new treatment technologies, recovery possibilities, and market trends.

• Monitor disposal activities at depots, assess performance, and enhance waste routing and costs.

• Create and uphold hazardous waste export routes in compliance with Transfrontier Shipment Regulations and the Basel Convention requirements.

• Generate commercial reports, KPIs, and management presentations.

• Ensure adherence to hazardous waste legislation and company standards.

• Collaborate with technical teams, depots, customers, and third-party partners to support environmental goals and business expansion.

• HNC (minimum) in Chemistry or a related scientific field.

• Demonstrated experience in the hazardous waste sector.

• Strong grasp of UK disposal and recovery frameworks.

• Proven senior-level expertise in negotiating commercial contracts and supplier agreements.

• Comprehensive understanding of hazardous waste legislation, waste classification, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong commercial insight balancing technical, regulatory, and financial aspects.

• Valid full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK, including overnight stays as necessary.

• Desirable: Degree, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry or a related field.

• Desirable: WAMITAB or equivalent waste management certification.

• Desirable: Experience in establishing and overseeing hazardous waste export routes under TFS regulations and the Basel Convention.

• Desirable: Familiarity with ADR transport regulations, hazardous waste permitting, and UK Appropriate Measures/BAT guidance.

• Desirable: Experience in supporting large-scale tenders and key account pricing within waste management.

• Desirable: Strong skills in presentation and stakeholder management.

• Home-based, remote position.

• Frequent national travel, including site visits, supplier meetings, and occasional overnight stays.

Technical Manager – Commercial

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