Senior Environmental Consultant – EIA & Net Zero Solutions

Mott MacDonald Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Bonus schemes

Flexible benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary teams across UK infrastructure projects. The role covers scoping, feasibility, EIA delivery, and coordinating environmental, social and sustainability specialists.

You will shape environmental solutions with a place-based approach, align with net-zero and climate resilience goals, and contribute to major client engagements across sectors.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic and professional qualifications in environment or related field.
• Chartership through a recognised body is essential or highly desirable.
• Knowledge of UK EIA and legislation; DCO schemes beneficial.
• Successful track record delivering environmental management on large infra projects.
• Flexible approach with willingness to spend time away from home base as needed.
• Ability to manage own work and support a wider project team.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with relevant software.
• Self-starting and proactive in delivering sustainability outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects from early feasibility to Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Prepare and deliver environmental appraisals and assessments for planning.
• Coordinate environmental, social and sustainability specialists and manage risk.
• Lead production of environmental and sustainability deliverables.
• Support decision making and integrate sustainability into design processes.

Skills

EIA knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

IT skills

Self-starter

Flexibility

Budget management

Education

Relevant academic/professional qualifications

Chartership through a relevant organisation

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary teams across UK infrastructure projects. The role covers scoping, feasibility, EIA delivery, and coordinating environmental, social and sustainability specialists.

You will shape environmental solutions with a place-based approach, align with net-zero and climate resilience goals, and contribute to major client engagements across sectors.