Role Definition
Technical Manager
(Soils)
Company Background
FCC Environment (FCC Environment is the trading name for FCC Environment
(UK) Limited and FCC Environment Services (UK) Limited) is a leading UK waste
and resource management company, which is part of a global group with a
strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Our vision
is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a
sustainable future.
FCC Environment’s core business centers on collection, resource recovery and
renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial
customers. To make our skills and expertise easily accessible to our customers,
our business is grouped into five core services:
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Municipal services – household waste collection, street cleansing, parks
and gardens maintenance.
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Business waste solutions –waste collection and recycling services for
small and large companies.
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Recycling – material recycling facilities, household waste recycling
centers.
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Green energy –recovery of energy from waste.
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Waste Processing –industrial waste treatment, hazardous wastes and
landfill disposal.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ
around 2,500 employees. We recycle 1.2 million tonnes of waste each year.
FCC Environment is part of the FCC Group which is a leading international
infrastructure, environmental services and green energy company present in
more than 50 countries with 90,000 employees.
Role Purpose
To assess proposed waste streams, (primarily Soils) in accordance with current
legislation and EA guidance, thus ensuring compliance whilst maximising waste
inputs.
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To contribute to and maintain the expertise of the Technical compliance team in
all matters related to waste acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor and Deal with all Soil and Other Hazardous and Difficult Waste
Enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
(Technical assessment & appraisal of waste enquiries)
Assist in developing Services to secure profitable Soils Business including
Hazardous Soils, Non Hazardous Soils and Soils for Restoration.
Develop relationships with customers, suppliers and other key
stakeholders.
Monitor Changes in Regulation and Guidance and work with other Group
functions to implement change.
Ensure that the Group operates in full Compliance with Regulations and
Guidance.
Develop cost effective Sampling Plans.
Develop solutions to utilise other waste products for use in Restoration
Soils.
Liaise with Operational Teams to deliver required tonnages of Soils.
Other Duties as required by the Company from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
Preferable but not essential
 Degree level
 Strong understanding of Soil Chemistry
 Experience in managing Soils.
Personal Qualities
Preferable but not essential
 Technical understanding of all Acceptance Criteria for Soils & Waste
Streams dealt with by company
 Commercial in outlook
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Customer Facing - capable of developing excellent relationships with
customers and key stakeholders
Comprehensive understanding of Regulations and Guidance
Organised and methodical
IT literate – competence in Word, PowerPoint skills, MS Excel and MS
Project.
Other Information
Location – Bletchley
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