Senior Project Manager – Waste and Sustainability (Maternity Cover)

Join Us at WLWA: Senior Project Manager – Waste and Sustainability

Location: West Drayton, London (Hybrid: 1-2 days on-site, with client site
visits)

Salary: £48,637 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance). This role
is a 1-year fixed term maternity cover position.

About West London Waste Authority (WLWA):

At WLWA, we are dedicated to pioneering sustainable waste management solutions across our six
boroughs, transforming waste handling and promoting environmental responsibility. We’re seeking
a visionary Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in the waste industry and
sustainability to lead our ambitious projects aimed at achieving a circular economy and driving
net-zero carbon emissions through innovative digital solutions.

The Role:

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be instrumental in:

• Leading and delivering high-impact waste management projects from inception to completion.
• Engaging with local government agencies, community groups, and industry partners to advance
  our sustainability and net-zero goals.
• Managing project budgets for the digital twin programme focused on implementing
  efficiencies in borough waste-related services.

Your Impact:

• Manage the development of a central system to create a single source of truth for all waste
  data for WLWA and the boroughs to deliver cost savings and efficiencies.
• Work in cross-functional teams to support other initiatives such as access to services and
  social value and reuse programmes, with the digital twin providing critical underpinning
  information.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders and foster a culture of data-driven decision
  making within the Authority and externally.
• Champion the principles of the circular economy and work towards achieving net-zero carbon
  emissions in all projects.

Who You Are:

• A degree holder in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, with a robust
  background in project management.
• An experienced project or team leader with a proven track record in managing change,
  particularly within the waste management and sustainability sectors.
• A strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and a commitment to community values.

WLWA Offers You:

• A dynamic, supportive work environment where innovation and initiative are valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and impact in the waste management sector.
• A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

Apply Today:

Are you ready to lead the change and make a real impact on our environment? We would love to
hear from you. Apply now to become part of our journey towards a more sustainable future.