Graduate Environmental Specialist – Water & Wastewater

Mott MacDonald; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (option to buy 12

Private health care and health cash/UK

Exclusive high street discounts

Pension contributions matched up to 7%

Early Career Professionals network

Internal Development Scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Graduate Environmental Specialist to support the environmental team on live water and wastewater projects in Manchester. You will identify risks, assist with mitigation measures, and coordinate inputs from ecology, heritage and archaeology to ensure timely and compliant delivery.

You will be enrolled in our 12-month Early Careers Development Programme, designed to accelerate your growth and expand your professional network within a multidisciplinary design and

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a directly related subject.
• A basic understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks such as ecology, archaeology, drainage, contaminated land, landscape and noise.
• Awareness of the planning process and the role of environmental surveys, permits and consents in supporting construction activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good organisation and attention to detail, and a collaborative, proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Help identify environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
• Support project teams to develop practical environmental mitigation measures, considering compliance, safety, cost, programme and social impacts.
• Help plan and coordinate specialist environmental inputs, including ecology, heritage and archaeology, so that activities are completed at the right time and to the required standard.
• Work alongside other specialists to assist with environmental deliverables, including environmental management plans, permit and consent applications, and associated technical reports.
• Work collaboratively with design and construction teams, clients, regulators and other stakeholders to support positive environmental outcomes.

Skills

Environmental risk awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science degree

Environmental Management degree

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Graduate Environmental Specialist to support the environmental team on live water and wastewater projects in Manchester. You will identify risks, assist with mitigation measures, and coordinate inputs from ecology, heritage and archaeology to ensure timely and compliant delivery.

You will be enrolled in our 12-month Early Careers Development Programme, designed to accelerate your growth and expand your professional network within a multidisciplinary design and