Lead Wetland Solutions Architect

Mott MacDonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Wetland Specialist to lead complex wetlands projects within the Water Consultancy Division. You will guide technical direction, develop nature-based solutions, and coordinate across treated water and wastewater initiatives.

Reporting to the Technical Director for nature-based solutions, you will shape option identification, feasibility studies, and detailed design for innovative wetlands.

Qualifications

• Chartered (or near Chartership) with an appropriate professional body.
• Experience leading wetlands and nature-based solutions projects.
• Strong communications and stakeholder engagement skills.
• UK immigration and hybrid working considerations for the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wetlands, driving innovation and efficiencies.
• Lead feasibility and design of wetlands for catchment management and wastewater treatment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across water, civil, ecology, and operations.
• Build and manage client relationships and engage stakeholders.
• Mentor colleagues and promote knowledge sharing.
• Oversee projects ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and high quality outcomes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Process models

Data analysis

Wastewater treatment

Continuous improvement

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Chartered engineer

Tools

Process modelling software

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Wetland Specialist to lead complex wetlands projects within the Water Consultancy Division. You will guide technical direction, develop nature-based solutions, and coordinate across treated water and wastewater initiatives.

Reporting to the Technical Director for nature-based solutions, you will shape option identification, feasibility studies, and detailed design for innovative wetlands.