Senior Environmental & Net-Zero Consultant

Mott MacDonald; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Employee ownership

Annual bonus schemes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary teams on environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. You will drive EIA processes, coordinate specialists, and ensure high-quality environmental deliverables for major infrastructure schemes.

You will influence client and regulatory stakeholders, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff within a flexible, hybrid work environment. A chartered status and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent self-starting capabilities.
• Flexibility to spend time away from home base as needed.
• Line management experience would be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness and experience with budgets as part of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects from feasibility and environmental appraisal to full EIA for planning applications.
• Manage project teams, scope and deliver environmental appraisals and assessments.
• Program EIA processes and manage environmental risk; coordinate environmental, social and sustainability specialists.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff; perform project reviews and quality checks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Self-starter

Flexibility

Line management

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Chartered status

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary teams on environmental and sustainability projects across the UK. You will drive EIA processes, coordinate specialists, and ensure high-quality environmental deliverables for major infrastructure schemes.

You will influence client and regulatory stakeholders, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff within a flexible, hybrid work environment. A chartered status and strong communication are essential.