Location
Hampton
Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
MWH Treatment is seeking an Environmental Planner to join their Enabling team in the Thames Region. You will play a key role in project development by acting as a vital link between feasibility, design, and construction teams to ensure smooth project progression from scoping documents to site start. Your responsibilities will include providing advice at the design and planning stages, identifying environmental consenting requirements, coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), town planning applications, and supporting the delivery of environmental project management to meet client expectations. You will consult with designers, project managers, clients, statutory consultees, and regulators to coordinate environmental scopes of work, risk reviews, and documentation required for consents such as EA consents, Flood Risk Activity Permits, Hedgerow Removal Notices, and others. Additionally, you will assist with biodiversity targets and support communications with Local Planning Authorities and statutory consultees as directed.
About MWH Treatment
MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider in the water sector with over 1400 staff across eight regional centres. Supporting multiple long-term water sector frameworks, MWH Treatment operates both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where employees can develop and grow. They actively support veterans and mental health initiatives, reflecting their commitment to a positive workplace culture.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (job dependent)
- Car/car allowance (job dependent)
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with an option to buy an additional 5 days)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, and more
Experience
- Knowledge and experience of environmental management and consenting
- Experience in consultation with designers, project managers, clients, and regulators
- Ability to coordinate environmental risk reviews and planning applications
About You
- Strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills
- Good IT skills
- Effective time and workload management
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to define goals and plan to deliver them
- Full driving licence
Qualifications
- Relevant CSCS Card (desirable)
- Qualification in environmental, town planning or related discipline (desirable)
- Project management experience from an environmental perspective (desirable)
