Environmental Specialist: Water & Wastewater Projects

Ciwmjobs; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions matched

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscription cover

Life Assurance / Private Medical

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley are looking for a proactive Environmental Specialist to join the environment team, co-located across the UK, supporting design and operation staff on major water and wastewater projects. You will help deliver environmental improvements across local and regional levels.

You will identify risks, coordinate inputs, and deliver environmental plans and permits, contributing to a safer, compliant project environment and stronger stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership.
• Awareness of the planning process (preferably in the water sector), including surveys, permits and consents for construction activities.
• Experience in producing applications for environmental permits and consents (e.g. flood risk activity permits, Tree Protection Order consents, groundwater permits).
• Experience in advising and promoting project sustainability initiatives, including 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.

Responsibilities

• As Environmental Specialist, identify environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
• Support project teams to develop environmental risk mitigation measures considering cost, time, compliance, safety and social impacts.
• Identify, plan and coordinate project environmental inputs (heritage, archaeology, ecology, geomorphology) to ensure tasks meet timing and standards.
• Produce environmental deliverables at milestones, including EIA screening assessments and environmental management plans.
• Lead liaison with environmental regulators and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Engage with clients regarding environmental and consenting matters and build relationships to enhance reputation.

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley are looking for a proactive Environmental Specialist to join the environment team, co-located across the UK, supporting design and operation staff on major water and wastewater projects. You will help deliver environmental improvements across local and regional levels.

You will identify risks, coordinate inputs, and deliver environmental plans and permits, contributing to a safer, compliant project environment and stronger stakeholder relationships.