Technical Leader Environment and Sustainability – Water Resources Planning
Join Mott MacDonald as a Technical Leader Environment and Sustainability – Water Resources Planning in the UK. This role offers the chance to shape industry‑leading approaches to water resource planning and environmental assessment, tackling complex challenges for top‑tier clients.
Overview
The role is part of the Environmental & Sustainability Services (ESS) team, supporting the AMP8 delivery. You will provide strategic and technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver SEA, HRA, Natural Capital and BNG assessments for water planning projects.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Drive the strategic direction of environmental assessment for the AMP8 water resource portfolio
* Provide strategic leadership to deliver SEA, HRA, Natural Capital and BNG assessments for water planning projects
* Innovate and influence sustainable outcomes at project and programme levels
* Engage strategically with clients and stakeholders from public and private sectors
* Lead business development and work‑winning activities to grow the business
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Strategic leadership and business development experience
* Substantial experience in strategic water planning (water resource plans, drought plans, drainage and wastewater management plans)
* Understanding of policy and regulatory landscape in water resource planning and environmental assessment
* Bachelor’s degree in a related technical subject
* Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver high‑standard environmental deliverables
* Client‑facing experience with stakeholder influence
* Strong planning, management and budget control skills
* Creative problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset
Desirable
* Leading environmental assessments in the water sector or other sectors
* Strong network within the water sector
* Master’s degree in a relevant subject
* Professional chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, ISEP) or equivalent
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday health costs
* Access to menopause support service Peppy
* Wellbeing support through our comprehensive program, available for you and your family
* Salary flex options for extended health benefits
Financial Wellbeing
* Pension contribution match between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4× basic salary (option to increase to 6×)
* Income protection scheme with benefits and return‑to‑work support
* Flexible benefits: increased life cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings, will writing
* Annual bonus schemes as part of independent ownership benefits
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33‑35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays; increase to 35 days after 5 years
* Flexible leave buy/sell options
* Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave matching maternity leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Up to five additional days for caring responsibilities, two paid
Learning and Development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options
Networks, Communities and Social Outcomes
* Access to Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
* Opportunity to make a difference through social outcomes in communities
Additional Information
* Location(s): Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Croydon, Glasgow, Southampton, Cambridge
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Market: Water
* Discipline: Environment
* Job Ref: 12875
* Recruiter Contact: Laura Easdon
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Civil Engineering
Equal Opportunity
Mott MacDonald is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates and promote fair employment practices for all.
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