Senior Environmental & Sustainability Consultant

Mott MacDonald; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employee ownership

Annual bonus schemes

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental appraisals and EIA across major projects. You will work with engineers, planners and environmental specialists to deliver sustainable solutions, ensuring regulatory alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates have chartership, strong UK EIA knowledge, and the ability to manage complex programmes while mentoring junior staff. Hybrid work policy supports flexible client-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic/professional qualifications required.
• Chartership through a relevant organisation is preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge of EIA and UK legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects from early feasibility to full EIA.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners and environmental specialists.
• Prepare and deliver environmental and sustainability outputs.
• Navigate client, regulator and stakeholder requirements.

Skills

Chartership

EIA knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

UK environmental law

Communication skills

Self-motivation

IT skills

Education

Relevant academic qualification

Chartered professional status

Job description

Mott MacDonald seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental appraisals and EIA across major projects. You will work with engineers, planners and environmental specialists to deliver sustainable solutions, ensuring regulatory alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates have chartership, strong UK EIA knowledge, and the ability to manage complex programmes while mentoring junior staff. Hybrid work policy supports flexible client-focused delivery.