Technical Director Bioenergy

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative people-first culture.

Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Technical Director to join our established Process Engineering team delivering high-profile projects across the bioenergy anaerobic digestion (AD) biomethane energy from waste (EfW) recycling and circular economy sectors.

Youll lead the origination development and delivery of projects from concept through to commissioning working closely with clients funders contractors and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

• Originating and leading bioenergy anaerobic digestion biomethane and EfW projects across the full project lifecycle
• Delivering concept designs feasibility studies technical assessments and technical due diligence assignments
• Developing client relationships preparing proposals and supporting business development activities
• Leading mentoring and developing engineers and consultants within the team
• Supporting procurement contract management construction commissioning and operational troubleshooting activities
• A combination of office home-based and site-based work across the UK and occasionally internationally

Youll collaborate with colleagues across Process Engineering Advisory Environmental Management & Compliance Land & Water and Environmental Specialist Services on complex and impactful projects with opportunities for UK and international exposure.

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and support towards chartership professional qualifications and licences we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life income and travel insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
• Flexible hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health stress and menopause supporting our people both professionally and personally

• Extensive experience within anaerobic digestion (AD) biomethane energy from waste (EfW) waste processing recycling or related sectors
• A degree in Engineering Biochemistry or a related discipline
• Proven experience originating winning and managing technical projects within consultancy operational or construction environments
• Experience delivering concept designs feasibility studies technical assessments due diligence and contract management activities
• Strong numeracy data analysis and financial modelling capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel Word and PowerPoint with strong technical report-writing skills
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering or consultancy teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement communication and business development skills
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership (desirable)
• A relevant Masters degree (desirable)
• Experience working on site including H&S and CDM Regulations (desirable)
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Bioenergy Technical Director role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions wed love to hear from you.