Environmental Specialist

MOTT MACDONALD-4; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and construction consultancy in the UK seeks an Environmental Consultant to join its team. The role involves identifying and managing environmental risks, developing mitigation measures, and collaborating with regulatory bodies. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in ecology and sustainability initiatives. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave

Life assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Actively working towards chartership or chartered with a relevant body.
• Understanding of project risks in areas such as ecology and geotechnical.
• Experience with environmental permits and consents.

Responsibilities

• Identify environmental risks during project lifecycle.
• Support project teams in developing environmental mitigation measures.
• Liaise with environmental regulators and clients on environmental matters.

Skills

Chartered with a relevant professional body

Understanding of ecology, archaeology, drainage

Knowledge of planning process (preferably the water sector)

Coordination and management of environmental aspects

Experience in project sustainability initiatives

Education

Relevant environmental degree

Job description

Overview

We are a fully integrated design and construction business that harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. We are a multiple award-winning partner for multiple UK water companies, where we deliver innovative engineering solutions to a range of clients. Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is working in partnership with multiple water companies across England and Wales on design and build frameworks to deliver both infrastructure (pipeline) and non-infrastructure (treatment works) projects across the region. Building on our successes in AMP5, AMP6 and AMP7, we are seeking to expand our team to help deliver our current and future workload.

We are looking for a proactive Environmental Consultant who will be part of our environment team co-located across the UK, supporting a regional team comprised of both design and operation staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify specific environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
• Support projects teams to develop environmental risk mitigation measures, with consideration of cost, time, compliance, safety and social impacts.
• Identify, plan and coordinate project environmental specialist inputs (e.g. heritage and archaeology, ecology, geomorphology), to ensure that all environmental tasks are completed at the correct time and to the required standards, including prioritising risks.
• Able to produce specific environmental deliverables at appropriate project milestones e.g. EIA screening assessments, material management plans, and environmental management plans.
• Able to produce applications for environmental permits and consents.
• Lead on the liaison with environmental regulators.
• Positively engage with our clients regarding environmental and consenting matters, develop relationships and enhance our reputation.
• Contribute to environmental improvement projects at both local and regional level.
• Assist in the production and delivery of training.

What you can offer

• Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership
• An understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks in the following areas: ecology, archaeology, drainage, geotechnical, contaminated land, landscape, noise. More in-depth knowledge and experience in one of these subject areas is desirable.
• Awareness of the planning process (preferably the water sector), including the need for surveys as well as permits and consents for relevant construction activities.
• Able to coordinate the management of environmental aspects through a high level of planning, organisation, and communication, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Experience in advising and promoting on project sustainability initiatives, including an understanding of biodiversity net gain.

Location and working arrangements

The role would be based in our office in Newport (South Wales) or near St Asaph (North Wales), however MMB are an adopter of agile working. Whilst the role does not require the candidate to live near the office, it will require site visits and attendance at meetings predominantly in that region but also providing occasional support to our colleagues working in other frameworks / regions.

Salary and benefits

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Visa sponsorship

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

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. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture with both Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities - from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk - our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible, including making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.