Environmental Specialist

Equity & Inclusiona Mott Macdonald Bentley; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a proactive Environmental Specialist to join our environment team, co-located across the UK, supporting design and operation staff to deliver environmental improvements at local and regional levels.

You will identify environmental risks across the project lifecycle, develop mitigation measures, coordinate inputs (heritage, ecology, hydrogeology), and produce deliverables such as EIA screening and environmental management plans.

Qualifications

• Identify environmental risks across the project lifecycle and plan mitigating actions.
• Coordinate inputs for heritage, ecology, geomorphology to meet standards.
• Produce deliverables such as EIA screening and environmental management plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead liaison with environmental regulators and clients on permits and consents.
• Support project teams to deliver environmental improvements with cost, time, safety and social considerations.
• Coordinate planning, organisation and communications to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Chartered with a relevant professional body (towards chartership)

Job description

We are looking for a proactive Environmental Specialist who will be part of our environment team co-located across the UK, supporting a regional team comprised of both design and operation staff to deliver environmental improvements at both local and regional level.

As Environmental Specialist, it is essential that you are able to:

• 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.
• Produce specific environmental deliverables at appropriate project milestones including but not limited to EIA screening assessments, environmental management plans.
• Lead on the liaison with environmental regulators and have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Positively engage with our clients regarding environmental and consenting matters, develop relationships and enhance our reputation.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks, including ecology, archaeology, drainage, geotechnics, contaminated land, landscape and noise; deeper expertise in at least one of these areas would be advantageous.
• Coordinate the management of environmental aspects through a high level of planning, organisation, and communication, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Solve problems methodically and drive project delivery with a proactive and pragmatic mindset.

It is desirable that you:

• Are chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership
• Have an awareness of the planning process (preferably in the water sector), including the need for surveys as well as permits and consents for relevant construction activities.
• Have experience in producing applications for environmental permits and consents, including but not limited to flood risk activity permits, Tree Protection Order consents and groundwater permits.
• Have experience in advising and promoting on project sustainability initiatives, including an understanding of biodiversity net gain.
• Support the development and delivery of environmental training across the wider business.
• Have a valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, 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 to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

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

About Mott MacDonaldMott 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 & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley 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., Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

We have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, this will see MMB tackle projects across the DCC region covering both clean and wastewater treatment sites, as well as below ground assets, reservoirs and nature-based solutions.

After securing our first framework with DCC at the beginning of AMP6, our presence in Wales has grown significantly, directly employing over 270 colleagues in the country across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions., MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as 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.