Location
Leeds, UK - 1 Whitehall Riverside Leeds

Hours
Full time or part time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award-winning projects. Working for MMB, you will be involved in major water and wastewater schemes throughout all phases of the project from feasibility through to construction. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, MMB is a leader within the industry, providing a robust environment for career growth.

Since its creation in 1999, MMB has partnered with Yorkshire Water delivering a wide variety of projects, from restoring and upgrading reservoirs to installing advanced technology for clean drinking water and wastewater treatment. With multiple frameworks in place and ongoing delivery into AMP8, the team of over 300 people remains busy for years to come.

As an Ecologist, you will work on projects that positively impact the environment and communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. Your role will include engaging in all project phases, from initial design to implementation, allowing you to influence scheme design and promote best practices. You will embrace advancements in delivering Net Benefits to Biodiversity, integrating these into client advice and collaborating to develop client strategies.

You will work on a diverse range of projects and tasks designed to challenge you and support your professional growth. Collaboration is key, whether on-site or in the office, working alongside ecologists of varying experience levels and environmental and engineering colleagues. This teamwork will deepen your understanding of both consultancy and construction aspects of the business.

Additionally, you will use and promote integrated solutions and innovative technology, ensuring quality and helping build a lasting, sustainable environmental business.

Experience
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of applying relevant guidance for ecological surveys
- Report writing experience
- Knowledge of assessing and implementing biodiversity net gain
- Protected species licence or working towards one

About you
- A degree in Ecology or a directly related subject
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications
- Degree in Ecology or directly related subject
- Protected species licence or commitment to obtain one

Additional Information
MMB offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%, annual bonus schemes, payment of professional institution subscriptions, and a minimum of 33 days holiday inclusive of public holidays with flexible leave options.

Health and wellbeing benefits include Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health Screening options. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help balance responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Enhanced family and carers leave policies include 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave, shared parental leave options, and up to 2 additional paid days for significant caring responsibilities.

MMB is committed to learning and development, offering structured schemes to support professional chartership with mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training.

Please note Mott MacDonald Bentley is not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK but welcomes applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.