We are a fully integrated design and construction business that harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. We are a multiple award-winning partner for multiple UK water companies, where we deliver innovative engineering solutions to a range of clients.
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is working in partnership with multiple water companies across England and Wales on design and build frameworks to deliver both infrastructure (pipeline) and non-infrastructure (treatment works) projects across the region. Building on our successes in AMP5, AMP6 and AMP7, we are seeking to expand our team to help deliver our current and future workload.
We are looking for a proactive Environmental Consultant 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 Consultant, you will:
- 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.
- 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.
- Able to produce specific environmental deliverables at appropriate project milestones e.g. EIA screening assessments, material management plans, and environmental management plans.
- Able to produce applications for environmental permits and consents.
- Lead on the liaison with environmental regulators.
- Positively engage with our 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 can offer:
- Chartered with a relevant professional body or actively working towards chartership
- 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.
- Awareness of the planning process (preferably the water sector), including the need for surveys as well as permits and consents for relevant construction activities.
- Able to coordinate the management of environmental aspects through a high level of planning, organisation, and communication, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Experience in advising and promoting on project sustainability initiatives, including an understanding of biodiversity net gain.
The role would be based in our office in Newport (South Wales) or near St Asaph (North Wales), however MMB are an adopter of agile working. Whilst the role does not require the candidate to live near the office, it will require sites visits and attendance at meetings predominantly in that region but also providing occasional support to our colleagues working in other frameworks / regions.
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:
- 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
