Environmental Specialist
Mott Macdonald
Identify & manage environmental risks for water & wastewater projects
13 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
specialist coordination
risk identification
risk mitigation
regulator liaison
client engagement
training delivery
- Identify, plan and coordinate project environmental specialist inputs (e.g. heritage and archaeology, ecology, geomorphology), to ensure that all environmental tasks are completed at the correct time and to the required standards, including prioritising risks.
- Identify specific environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
- Support projects teams to develop environmental risk mitigation measures, with consideration of cost, time, compliance, safety and social impacts.
- Assist in the production and delivery of training.
- Contribute to environmental improvement projects at both local and regional level.
- Lead on the liaison with environmental regulators.
- Positively engage with our clients regarding environmental and consenting matters, develop relationships and enhance our reputation.
What you bring
chartered
eia
permit applications
sustainability
environmental risk
time management
- Experience in advising and promoting on project sustainability initiatives, including an understanding of biodiversity net gain.
- An understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks in the following areas: ecology, archaeology, drainage, geotechnical, contaminated land, landscape, noise. More in-depth knowledge and experience in one of these subject areas is desirable.
- Able to coordinate the management of environmental aspects through a high level of planning, organisation, and communication, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Proficient in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing your time efficiently.
- Able to produce applications for environmental permits and consents.
- Methodical approach to problem solving.
- Able to produce specific environmental deliverables at appropriate project milestones e.g. EIA screening assessments, material management plans, and environmental management plans.
- Awareness of the planning process (preferably the water sector), including the need for surveys as well as permits and consents for relevant construction activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
- Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership
- 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
- Pension matched by employer up to 7%
- Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available
- Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
- Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
- Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
- Gym Membership discounts UK wide
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Visa Sponsorship- no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered
- applications welcome from candidates eligible via alternative uk immigration routes not requiring sponsorship
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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