Renewable Energy & Waste Management | England’s South Coast | Hybrid

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 + benefits
Location: England’s South Coast (Hybrid working)
Type: Permanent, Full-time

SearchTech is delighted to be supporting a leading renewable energy and waste management business on England’s South Coast as they look to appoint a Project Development / Project Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation operating at the cutting edge of sustainable infrastructure—working on new energy projects, plant upgrades, and efficiency-driven engineering solutions across multiple operational sites.

🔧 The Role

Reporting into the Technical Development Director, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of capital projects from early-stage concept through to operational handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the design and delivery of engineering growth projects and site upgrades.

• Producing and reviewing technical documentation including P&IDs, PFDs, SLDs and GA drawings.

• Performing mass & energy balances and technical feasibility assessments.

• Supporting environmental permitting and CDM compliance activities.

• Preparing scopes of work and technical specifications for EPC tenders and equipment procurement.

• Researching emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and ROI.

• Working cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams.

• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

• Presenting project risks and costed solutions to senior leadership.

👤 About You

You’ll be an ambitious engineer with a strong technical foundation and a genuine interest in sustainability and infrastructure development.

Essential:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or similar discipline.

• Ability to interpret process diagrams and perform engineering calculations.

• Working knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM and EA permitting.

• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• Collaborative team player.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree or project management qualification.

• Experience within renewable energy, anaerobic digestion, recycling or waste-to-energy environments.

• Exposure to financial modelling or investment appraisal.

• Knowledge of Ofgem processes and renewable incentive schemes (ROCs, FITs, RHI, PPAs, REGOs).

• IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

🌱 Why Apply?

• Join a growing organisation in the sustainable infrastructure sector.

• Play a central role in shaping future energy projects.

• Hybrid working model.

• Strong long-term career progression opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

📍 Location: Materials Recycling Facility - East London/Kent
💷 Salary: Up to £54,000
🕒 Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
🔁 Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

About the Opportunity

SearchTech is supporting a leading organisation in the recycling and industrial processing sector as they continue to expand their UK engineering workforce. We are now seeking experienced Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join their high-performing team at a modern Materials Recycling Facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, hands-on engineer looking to further develop within a fast-paced, highly automated environment. You will play a key role in maximising equipment uptime, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring safe and efficient operation of plant assets.

Role Responsibilities

Electrical Focus with Mechanical Support:

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance activities safely and in line with maintenance strategies

• Respond to breakdowns, faults and reactive work, ensuring minimal disruption to operations

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions

• Support improvements, upgrades and modification projects to enhance plant reliability

• Complete risk assessments to maintain safe working practices at all times

• Ensure all engineering documentation, reports and shift logs are completed to required standards

• Provide accurate technical feedback to operational leadership for decision-making

• Assist with equipment installations, refurbishments, commissioning and project work

• Maintain and update maintenance systems including CMMS records

• Participate in problem-solving sessions such as RCA workshops and continuous improvement meetings

• Attend daily engineering and operational reviews, reporting on maintenance compliance and progress

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Electro-technical Installations, Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment, or equivalent

• Experience within a recycling, manufacturing, food, waste processing, aggregates, industrial engineering, or similar environment

• Strong understanding of CMMS, maintenance planning and compliance

• Proven experience with both reactive and preventive maintenance activities

• Ability to work logically under pressure and troubleshoot effectively

• Strong communication and reporting capability

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• Company pension contribution

• Call-out payments & paid overtime at 1.5x rate

• 23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Career development and internal progression opportunities

Interested?

If you’re a skilled Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician ready for a new technical challenge in a forward-thinking industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: South East England
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Recruiter: SearchTech Recruitment

SearchTech Recruitment is partnering with a leading organisation operating across the UK’s environmental, waste, and resource management sector to appoint a UK Logistics Manager. This is a senior, commercially focused role with responsibility for driving operational excellence, logistics performance, and margin optimisation across multiple UK trading projects.

The Role

The UK Logistics Manager will oversee end-to-end commercial operations, transport, and logistics activities, ensuring materials are moved safely, compliantly, and cost-effectively. Working closely with Commercial Managers and operational leadership, the role plays a key part in meeting contractual obligations, maximising revenue, and improving delivery performance across operational assets.

This position combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership, supplier management, and continuous improvement across logistics and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Operations

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of commercial operations across UK trading projects

• Manage the order-to-delivery process, ensuring contractual tonnages and KPIs are met

• Support revenue growth, margin optimisation, and customer fulfilment alongside Commercial Managers

• Identify opportunities to increase trading volumes, develop EX Works business, and improve service performance

Logistics & Transportation

• Oversee all inbound and outbound transport activities

• Manage logistics partners, hauliers, and suppliers to secure capacity and negotiate competitive rates

• Develop and maintain logistics plans aligned with operational requirements and seasonal demand

• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation, site rules, and health & safety standards

Operational Alignment

• Work closely with Plant Managers to optimise material flows, delivery patterns, and throughput

• Support capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead root-cause analysis for disruptions, delivery issues, and compliance risks

Strategy, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability

• Contribute to commercial and supply chain strategy

• Develop KPIs and reporting dashboards to track performance

• Identify and mitigate operational, logistical, and commercial risks

• Ensure strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness

Leadership Scope

• Direct line management of transport, logistics, and commercial support teams

• Leadership through clear KPIs, performance metrics, and team development

Experience & Background

• Proven experience in logistics, commercial operations, or supply chain management within the UK

• Strong understanding of UK transport, waste management legislation, and compliance requirements

• Track record of improving operational performance and supply chain effectiveness

• Experience onboarding new contracts or operational assets

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Commercial and financial acumen

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to develop and implement an effective UK logistics and supply chain strategy

• Confident leader with experience managing and developing teams

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven and analytical

• Strong communicator at all organisational levels

• Comfortable challenging existing ways of working

• Collaborative, accountable, and proactive

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape UK logistics strategy, influence commercial performance, and play a key role in a growing organisation with long-term development potential. 

Location: UK / EU (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

About the Opportunity

SearchTech are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Waste Processing and Fuel Production business, supporting Waste-to-Energy operations across the UK and Europe.

This is a high-impact commercial role focused on managing strategic client relationships, optimising supply chains, and driving sustainable growth within the waste and resource recovery sector.

The Role

As a Commercial Account Manager, you will take ownership of key accounts within the Waste-to-Energy space, ensuring performance, profitability, and long-term partnership success.

You will act as the central point of contact for clients while also managing critical supplier relationships that underpin service delivery and material quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop long-term relationships with key commercial clients
• Act as the primary contact for all account-related matters and performance delivery
• Oversee and optimise supplier and subcontractor partnerships within the supply chain
• Negotiate commercial contracts, renewals, and extensions to maximise profitability
• Monitor performance metrics, volumes, and margins, driving continuous improvement
• Identify and deliver organic growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Lead client meetings, site visits, and strategic reviews
• Support bid development, proposals, and commercial presentations
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence
• Analyse market trends to identify new business opportunities and innovations

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Strong background in commercial account management or business development
• Experience within the waste management, recycling, or Waste-to-Energy sector
• Proven ability to manage supply chains and subcontractor relationships
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and agreements
• Solid understanding of:
  • Residual waste streams
  • Waste specifications for energy recovery
  • Market dynamics within the waste sector

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Proactive, results-driven mindset
• Ability to analyse performance data and drive improvements
• Collaborative and adaptable approach
• Confident communicator at all levels

Why Apply?

• Join a market-leading organisation in a rapidly growing sector
• Work in a role with real commercial influence and strategic impact
• Be part of a business driving sustainable solutions and energy recovery
• Excellent opportunity for career progression and development

Apply Now

If you’re a commercially driven professional with experience in the waste or resource sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact SearchTech for a confidential discussion.