Early-Career Environmental Planner & Risk Specialist

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Careers Programme

33 days annual leave

Private health care

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Graduate Environmental Specialist to support live water and wastewater projects within a multidisciplinary team. You will identify environmental risks, help develop mitigation measures, and coordinate inputs like ecology and heritage while contributing to environmental reports and permits.

You’ll join our Early Careers Development Programme and gain exposure across project lifecycle, with a comprehensive benefits package and supportive environment to advance

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related field.
• Basic understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks such as ecology, archaeology, drainage, contaminated land, landscape and noise.
• Awareness of the planning process and the role of environmental surveys, permits and consents in supporting construction activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, good organisation and a collaborative, proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle from definition to completion.
• Support project teams to develop practical environmental mitigation measures considering compliance, safety, cost, programme and social impacts.
• Plan and coordinate specialist environmental inputs like ecology, heritage and archaeology.
• Assist with environmental deliverables, including management plans, permit/consent applications, and technical reports.
• Work with design/construction teams, clients, regulators and stakeholders to support positive environmental outcomes.

Skills

Environmental risk

Ecology basics

Archaeology awareness

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management or related

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Graduate Environmental Specialist to support live water and wastewater projects within a multidisciplinary team. You will identify environmental risks, help develop mitigation measures, and coordinate inputs like ecology and heritage while contributing to environmental reports and permits.

You’ll join our Early Careers Development Programme and gain exposure across project lifecycle, with a comprehensive benefits package and supportive environment to advance