Associate Environmental Scientist

Mott MacDonald; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 7% of basesalary

Competitive annual leave

Annual professional institution 1-year

Life insurance

Enhanced Paternity leave

Annual company performance bonus

Cycle to work scheme

CPD accreditation

Mentoring and career progression

Job summary

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced environmental planning professional in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering complex projects, coordinating planning and environmental services, and managing client relationships with a progressive, collaborative team.

You will work within our hybrid model, drawing on experience in environmental impact assessment, planning law, and multidisciplinary teamwork, while supporting professional development and

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent education in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships and deliver outputs.
• Lead small/medium size complex projects/initiatives.
• Supervise colleagues with clear direction and development.
• Apply expertise to make informed decisions.
• Align knowledge and tactics with business priorities.
• Provide innovative solutions to challenges.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to add value.
• Build external/internal professional networks.
• Deliver client-facing projects and manage client relationships.
• Coordinate/prepare high quality option reports and Environmental Impact Assessment reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship

Environmental reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

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Location/s: Dublin or Cork, IE

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community,you’resurrounded by global specialists who want to combine theirexpertiseand champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, webenefitour clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to bebrilliant.

About the division

Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social businessprovidesessential services and innovative solutions whichanticipateour clients' needs across all sectors.

Overview of the role

Working on complex projects the role will include:

• Working independently to maintain client/stakeholder relationships and delivery of outputs.
• Developing a track record of successfully leading small/medium size complex projects/initiatives.
• Supervision of colleagues providing clear direction, motivation, and team development.
• Applies expertise, knowledge and experience to make good decisions.
• Develops and aligns knowledge and tactical strategies in line with business priorities.
• Applies knowledge and experience to provide innovative solutions to solve challenges.
• Collaborates with internal/external stakeholders to add value and to support business objectives.
• Well-established external and internal professional network.
• Accountable for own and / or team’s performance, applying effective delegation.
• Responsible for delivery of projects in a client facing role, and management of client relationships.
• Co-ordinate / prepare high quality optioneering reports, environmental assessment reports (including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Environmental Reports) and statutory particulars.
• A Degree level or equivalent education in a related field
• Demonstrable experience in a co-ordinator role for the delivery of planning and environmental services in Ireland
• Excellent reporting ability with examples available
• In-depth knowledge of Planning and Environmental law in Ireland
• Experience in delivering Environmental Impact Assessment Reports in the Water or Transport or Energy, including offshore wind, sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data and document management skills
• A broad understanding of planning and environmental risks and the initiative to identify those risks and develop solutions
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues and clients
• A commitment to technical excellence

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.