Senior Environmental Consultant: EIA & Sustainability Leader

Mott MacDonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead environmental and sustainability assessments for major infrastructure projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive EIA scoping and delivery, and ensure quality across deliverables.

You will manage budgets, engage with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff while promoting a place-based, sustainable design approach. Hybrid working reflects our flexible, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Chartership with a relevant body is required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of EIA and UK legislation is essential.
• Proven track record in managing environmental projects, especially large infrastructure.
• Willingness to spend time away from home base as needed.
• Ability to manage your own work and lead a wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across environmental and sustainability projects.
• Coordinate scoping, environmental appraisals, and EIA processes for planning applications.
• Manage budgets, resources, and client/stakeholder engagement; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Chartership through a relevant organisation

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead environmental and sustainability assessments for major infrastructure projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive EIA scoping and delivery, and ensure quality across deliverables.

You will manage budgets, engage with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff while promoting a place-based, sustainable design approach. Hybrid working reflects our flexible, inclusive culture.