Overview

This UK-based role could be based out of any of 20+ offices, with a preference for Altrincham, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Reading, Southampton, with potential opportunities for travel both within the UK and internationally.

As part of this role, the successful candidate would be likely to undertake the following:

  • Leading EIA screening and scoping, the production of Environmental Statements and other environmental reports.
  • Coordination of technical input from multi-disciplinary specialists.
  • Assisting with monitoring programmes, resources and finances on environmental projects.
  • Supporting business development and proposal writing for environmental services, either as stand-alone services or as part of integrated services offered by Mott MacDonald.
  • Client liaison and engagement with stakeholders.
  • Mentoring and line management of environmental team members.
  • Opportunities to develop an environmental technical specialism, in addition to environmental coordination are available.

Candidate specification 

You will have both a personal and professional passion for environmental outcomes. You will have an excellent track record at delivering projects in a variety of sectors for a range of public and private sector clients. You will be able to demonstrate the following skills, competencies and experience:

  • Relevant academic/professional qualifications
  • Chartership recently achieved through a relevant organisation (IEMA, IES, CIWEM or similar), or working at an equivalent level with demonstrable progress towards Chartership.
  • Experienced in environmental assessment, EIA, SEA, relevant UK environmental planning legislation and/or ESG, sustainability strategy and appraisal development for infrastructure projects and national and local sustainability priorities
  • Experience of working in a client-facing environment with ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes
  • Well organised with strong planning and management skills, with ability to produce high quality deliverables and monitor budgets and programmes
  • Experience working in diverse multi-disciplinary teams and leading teams to produce environmental and sustainability deliverables to a high standard

The following experience and sector knowledge would be desirable but is not essential:

  • Bid/tender delivery experience including development of cost and quality responses
  • Experience of working on TWAO and/or DCO schemes, and experience of the Water, Defence, Energy, Marine or Rail sectors, would be beneficial
  • People management experience and supporting staff development including progression with professional qualifications
  • Confident delivery of environmental and sustainability workshops or training, both online and in person.

If you meet most of what we are looking for, please apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might also have the skills we didn’t know we need.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds

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