You will work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. We are looking for a proactive Environmental Specialist who will be part of our environment team co-located across the UK, supporting a regional team comprised of both design and operation staff. As Environmental Specialist, you will:
Responsibilities
* Identify specific environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion.
* Support project teams to develop environmental risk mitigation measures, with consideration of cost, time, compliance, safety and social impacts.
* Identify, plan and coordinate project environmental specialist inputs (e.g. heritage, archaeology, ecology, geomorphology) to ensure that all environmental tasks are completed at the correct time and to the required standards, including prioritising risks.
* Able to produce specific environmental deliverables at appropriate project milestones such as EIA screening assessments, material management plans, and environmental management plans.
* Able to produce applications for environmental permits and consents.
* Lead liaison with environmental regulators.
* Positively engage with clients regarding environmental and consenting matters, develop relationships and enhance our reputation.
* Contribute to environmental improvement projects at both local and regional level.
* Assist in the production and delivery of training.
What you’ll need
* Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership.
* An understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks in ecology, archaeology, drainage, geotechnical, contaminated land, landscape, and noise; more in-depth knowledge in one of these areas is desirable.
* Awareness of the planning process (preferably the water sector), including the need for surveys and permits/consents for relevant construction activities.
* Ability to coordinate the management of environmental aspects through high‑level planning, organisation, and communication to ensure successful project outcomes.
* Experience advising and promoting project sustainability initiatives, including an understanding of biodiversity net gain.
* Effective communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
* Methodical problem‑solving approach.
* A proactive and pragmatic mindset.
* Proficiency in delivering results within short timeframes, prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently.
* A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
Location
The role will be based in our office in Newport (South Wales) or near St Asaph (North Wales) and will involve site visits and attendance at meetings predominantly in that region, with occasional support to colleagues in other frameworks or regions.
What we can offer
* Pension matched by employer up to 7%
* Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
* Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options
* 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave, shared parental leave
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
* Gym membership discounts UK wide
* Cycle to work scheme, interest‑free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available
Immigration
* Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.
* We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.
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