Principal Environmental Consultant

Join to apply for the Principal Environmental Consultant role at Mott MacDonald. Location/s: Brighton, Glasgow, ManchesterRecruiter contact: María Marchidan We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. We are proud to be recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK. About the Energy Unit The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. We’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. Overview of the Role We’re looking for a principal-level environmental consultant to join our team. The focus will be the environmental assessment of energy projects in the UK, primarily in the nuclear, networks and energy transition sectors, with opportunities in Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. We are involved in some of the most significant generation projects in the world, including solar, hydro, wind and thermal transition technologies. Key Elements of the Role Principal level roles in UK EIAs for energy projects (including DCO applications) Due diligence for a variety of energy projects Coordinating specialists’ inputs Working closely with engineering colleagues to ensure environmental considerations are made during project development Guiding junior team members and technically assuring their work Experience managing projects Building relationships with clients Managing sub-consultants Preparing proposals You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside some of the best environmental specialists, social specialists and engineers in the industry. Essential Candidate Specification Fluent in English Degree and Masters in an environmental subject Extensive experience of key roles for UK energy projects such as transmission, distribution, nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture, solar, hydro and wind Involvement in DCO applications Able to review complex documents, summarise and present key issues clearly Understanding of the technical aspects of energy projects Ability to travel Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff Experience preparing proposals for new opportunities Able to work within a team and motivate others to deliver high standards Able to meet challenging budgets and timescales Membership of a relevant professional institute Desirable High standard in an environmental specialism and broader awareness of other environmental or social disciplines Experience of options appraisals and iterative design processes Experience of undertaking a range of due diligence activities Experience of environmental permitting Understanding of the technical aspects of other major infrastructure projects Town planning qualification Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is 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. Accessibility If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile Working We are happy to discuss flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Benefits Health and Wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues Variety of wellbeing support available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family Financial Wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7% Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase cover to 6× your salary Income protection scheme provides a financial benefit and support for long-term illness or injury Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing Independent ownership allows us to share the financial success of the business with all colleagues through annual bonus schemes Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, including public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers Enhanced Family and Carers Leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid Learning and Development Primary annual professional institution subscription Broad range of opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options Networks, Communities and Social Outcomes Join a wide range of groups, including LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities through Advanced Employee Networks Make a difference within our communities through social outcomes initiatives Apply now or for more information about our application process, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr