Environmental Specialist for Water & Wastewater Projects

Ciwmjobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 4.5–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscription costs paid

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our UK-wide environment team, co-located with design and operation staff. You will support environmental improvements across water projects in the UK, including feasibility, design and construction stages, with a focus on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

You will identify environmental risks, coordinate inputs (ecology, archaeology, drainage, etc.), produce deliverables such as EIA screening and management plans, and

Qualifications

• Identify environmental risks across the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
• Coordinate inputs from ecology, archaeology, geology and other disciplines to ensure on-time delivery and standards.
• Communicate with regulators and clients to secure approvals and maintain project momentum.

Responsibilities

• Identify specific environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
• Support projects teams to develop environmental risk mitigation measures, considering cost, time, compliance, safety and social impacts.
• Identify, plan and coordinate project environmental inputs (e.g. heritage and archaeology, ecology, geomorphology), to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Produce environmental deliverables at milestones including EIA screening assessments and environmental management plans.
• Lead liaison with environmental regulators and communicate with team members and stakeholders.
• Engage with clients on environmental and consenting matters to strengthen relationships and reputation.
• Demonstrate broad understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks; deep expertise in at least one area is advantageous.
• Coordinate management of environmental aspects through planning, organisation and communication to ensure project success.
• Solve problems methodically and drive project delivery with a proactive approach.
• Deliver results within tight timeframes, prioritising tasks and time management.

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our UK-wide environment team, co-located with design and operation staff. You will support environmental improvements across water projects in the UK, including feasibility, design and construction stages, with a focus on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

You will identify environmental risks, coordinate inputs (ecology, archaeology, drainage, etc.), produce deliverables such as EIA screening and management plans, and