Environmental Advisor

Mott MacDonald; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Peterborough is hiring an Environmental Advisor for a major pipeline project. Responsibilities include providing on-site support, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in an environmental field, strong communication skills, and relevant experience. The consultancy offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-matched pension up to 7%

Options for leave purchase

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in contaminated land, nuisance, waste management, ecology, incident investigation, or permitting.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and knowledge of legislation.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site environmental support during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation and SPA requirements.
• Assure compliance with legislation and SPA standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in an environmental field

Job description

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services, combining JN Bentley's contracting expertise with Mott MacDonald's design specialisms.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but involves working across both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley teams.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. Our values are progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence.

We invest in our people through training, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities for growth. We are committed to a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their potential and share in success.

Our projects aim to benefit communities, such as securing water supplies and protecting against flood risks.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. We provide adjustments during the application process and throughout careers. Contact us at 01756 691572 or [e-mail] for support.

Read more about our policies on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Agile Working

We support flexible, agile working arrangements to meet the needs of our employees and business.

Role Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting an Environmental Advisor for the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The SPA project involves constructing a 330km pipeline, with an additional 260km of pipelines planned for delivery during AMP8.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site environmental support during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation and SPA requirements.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental priorities and documentation.
• Support environmental surveying and consenting processes for future projects.

Key Tasks

• Ensure compliance with legislation and SPA standards.
• Perform site inspections and audits.
• Provide guidance and feedback to construction teams.
• Collaborate across contracts to deliver environmental management plans.
• Develop and deliver environmental training.
• Investigate environmental incidents and near misses.
• Support project planning and permit applications.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in contaminated land, nuisance, waste management, ecology, incident investigation, or permitting.
• Degree in an environmental field.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and knowledge of legislation.
• Data analysis skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing abilities.
• Full UK driving license.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Join us to help create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Employer-matched pension up to 7%.
• Options for leave purchase, medical insurance, and other benefits.