Technical Coordinator

Mott Macdonald; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build firm in the UK is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join their environment team. The role involves identifying environmental risks and developing mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should be chartered or working towards chartership, possess a strong understanding of environmental disciplines, and have excellent planning and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives in major water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership.
• Understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks.
• Knowledge of the planning process and experience with permits.

Responsibilities

• Identify environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop mitigation measures for identified risks.
• Plan and coordinate project environmental specialist inputs.
• Produce environmental deliverables at project milestones.
• Prepare applications for environmental permits.
• Lead liaison with environmental regulators.
• Contribute to environmental improvement projects.
• Assist in the production and delivery of training.

Skills

Chartered with a relevant professional body

Understanding of environmental disciplines

Knowledge of the planning process

High level of planning and organization skills

Experience with sustainability initiatives

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to manage time effectively

Education

Chartered membership or working towards chartership

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects. Working for Mott MacDonald Bentley, you will work on major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction, primarily in the UK water market.

Environmental Specialist

As an Environmental Specialist, you will be part of our environment team co‑located across the UK, supporting a regional team comprised of both design and operation staff. Your role will involve identifying environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing mitigation measures, coordinating specialist inputs (e.g., heritage, archaeology, ecology, geomorphology), and ensuring all environmental tasks are completed on time and to required standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify specific environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
• Support project teams to develop environmental risk mitigation measures, considering cost, time, compliance, safety and social impacts.
• Plan and coordinate project environmental specialist inputs, prioritising risks and ensuring tasks are completed at the correct time.
• Produce specific environmental deliverables at appropriate project milestones, such as EIA screening assessments, material management plans and environmental management plans.
• Prepare applications for environmental permits and consents.
• Lead liaison with environmental regulators and positively engage with clients on environmental and consenting matters.
• Contribute to environmental improvement projects at both local and regional levels.
• Assist in the production and delivery of training.

Qualifications

• Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership.
• Understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks in ecology, archaeology, drainage, geotechnical, contaminated land, landscape and noise.
• Knowledge of the planning process (preferably the water sector) and experience with surveys, permits and consents for relevant construction activities.
• High level of planning, organisation and communication skills to coordinate the management of environmental aspects.
• Experience advising and promoting project sustainability initiatives, including an understanding of biodiversity net gain.
• Strong communication skills with team members and stakeholders, a methodical approach to problem‑solving and a proactive, pragmatic attitude.
• Ability to deliver results within short timeframes, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.