Development Manager - Landfill & Gas

As a Development Manager - Landfill & Gas at Biffa Waste Services, your key responsibilities include overseeing the expansion of LFG infrastructure, maximizing electricity generation through efficient generator placement, managing business planning and capital expenditure, optimizing leachate systems, ensuring contractor compliance, and maintaining regulatory standards. Your role will directly impact the performance of landfill gas control and leachate systems across our portfolio.

To qualify for the Development Manager - Landfill & Gas position at Biffa, you should possess a degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience, proven project management expertise including budget management, and extensive experience specifically in landfill gas control. Familiarity with environmental legislation and strong IT skills are also essential for success in this role.

In addition to essential qualifications, desirable skills for the Development Manager - Landfill & Gas position at Biffa include an IOSH qualification, membership in the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers, knowledge of leachate treatment systems, and experience with high and low voltage systems. These skills will enhance your ability to manage and improve the relevant infrastructure effectively.

Biffa Waste Services is dedicated to ongoing career development for all employees, including the Development Manager - Landfill & Gas. You will receive training and coaching to grow both personally and professionally because Biffa believes that your growth is integral to the company's overall success.

The Development Manager - Landfill & Gas role at Biffa is primarily remote, offering flexibility and the convenience of working from home. However, you should be prepared for occasional travel across the UK to monitor and manage various regional landfill sites, aligning with your responsibilities to optimize infrastructure performance.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've implemented landfill gas control systems, discussing the techniques and technologies you employed, as well as the results achieved. Be sure to connect your experience to the responsibilities of the Development Manager position, emphasizing your proactive approach in optimizing systems and adhering to regulatory standards.

Respond by outlining your understanding of leachate system management, including how you would assess current performance, make data-driven decisions, and implement best practices. Discuss specific methodologies you've used in past roles, and emphasize your familiarity with optimizing chemical usage and reducing energy consumption to enhance system efficiency.

Share a detailed account of a challenging project where you successfully managed the budget while achieving project goals. Focus on your strategic planning, prioritization, and resource allocation skills, showcasing how you maintained quality and efficiency under financial pressures.

Your answer should incorporate your knowledge of relevant regulations, such as DSEAR, and specific practices you adhere to when ensuring compliance. Discuss your methods for keeping informed about regulatory changes, training teams, and conducting regular audits to monitor compliance within projects.

Highlight the importance of continuous improvement by discussing techniques you've used to evaluate and refine operations and systems. Mention how you strive to foster a culture of innovation, encouraging team input to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency.

Illustrate your approach to project management, emphasizing your organizational skills, the tools you use for tracking progress, and how you communicate with team members to ensure alignment. Stress the importance of setting clear milestones and responsive strategies for any unexpected challenges or conflicts.

Explain your methods for selecting, supervising, and collaborating with contractors. Discuss how you establish clear expectations, conduct regular reviews, and maintain communication to ensure contractors comply with Biffa’s standards and safety protocols.

When addressing this question, connect your career values and goals with Biffa’s mission and culture. Discuss your passion for environmental sustainability, your appreciation for Biffa’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and how you envision contributing to and growing within the organization.

Provide a specific instance that illustrates your teamwork and problem-solving skills. Highlight the collaborative process, the role you played in leading discussions, and the outcomes of this teamwork, ensuring you communicate the positive impact on operations.

Demonstrate your foresight by discussing emerging trends and technologies impacting landfill gas management. Mention advancements such as improved monitoring technologies, enhanced gas recovery methods, and how these innovations can drive efficiencies and regulatory compliance in the future.