Senior Environmental Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Consultant to drive innovative environmental solutions. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects across various sectors, engaging with clients and stakeholders while mentoring a talented team. The company values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting place to grow your career. Join a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to improving society through environmental excellence and digital innovation.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Lifestyle Perks

Family Leave

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering environmental projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead EIA screening and produce Environmental Statements.
• Engage with clients and mentor team members.

Skills

Environmental Assessment

EIA Legislation

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Delivery

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Education

Relevant Academic/Professional Qualifications

Chartership with IEMA/IES/CIWEM

Job description

Job Description

Location/s: Altrincham, Birmingham, Brighton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Reading, Southampton

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. We are proud to be recognized as a top employer and an inclusive company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the division

Environmental and social considerations are central to our purpose. Our environment and social team provides essential services and innovative solutions across sectors and territories.

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant passionate about delivering innovative environmental solutions. You will contribute to a growing pipeline of projects within our Environment, Nature, and Consents business, supporting projects across various sectors and clients.

The role can be based out of any of our UK offices, with a preference for Altrincham, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Reading, Southampton, with potential for travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading EIA screening, scoping, and producing Environmental Statements and reports.
• Coordinating technical input from multidisciplinary specialists.
• Assisting with monitoring programs, resources, and budgets.
• Supporting business development and proposal writing.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentoring team members and supporting their development.

Candidate Specification

We seek candidates with a passion for environmental outcomes and a proven track record in project delivery across sectors. Essential skills include:

• Relevant academic/professional qualifications.
• Chartership with a recognized organization (IEMA, IES, CIWEM, etc.) or working towards it.
• Experience in environmental assessment, EIA, legislation, and sustainability strategies.
• Client-facing experience with stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable experience includes bid/tender delivery, working on TWAO/DCO schemes, and sector-specific knowledge in Water, Defence, Energy, Marine, or Rail.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements. Please note, we do not offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including health and wellbeing support, financial benefits, lifestyle perks, family leave, and development opportunities.

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our diverse and inclusive team.