Location
London, Bristol, Southampton, Reading, Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Exeter, Croydon, Altrincham; Central London office base

Hours
Full Time, flexible and hybrid working policy to support well-being, flexibility, and trust

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We deliver impactful work across diverse industries, driving societal benefits and sustainable futures. As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team including engineers, town planners, and environmental and social specialists. You will lead and coordinate projects from early feasibility and environmental appraisal through to full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for planning applications across various regimes.

Your responsibilities will include supporting project teams, undertaking scoping, preparing and delivering environmental appraisals and assessments, programming EIA processes, managing environmental risks, and coordinating environmental, social, and sustainability specialists. You will prepare and lead the production of environmental and sustainability deliverables, navigating client, stakeholder, regulator, and government agency requirements.

You will assist decision-making processes and integrate sustainability into design, shaping place-based solutions that help clients achieve net zero carbon commitments, deliver nature-based solutions, and enhance climate resilience. Engagement with a diverse range of public and private sector clients and stakeholders will be part of your role, including public consultations, stakeholder workshops, public inquiries, and industry events.

There will be opportunities to take on line management duties, supporting less experienced staff with workload management, technical development, and wellbeing.

Experience
- Relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Chartered status through a relevant organisation
- Demonstrable knowledge of EIA and UK environmental legislation
- Experience working on Development Consent Order (DCO) schemes is beneficial
- Proven track record in project and construction environmental management on large infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage own work and that of others within a wider project team
- Commercial awareness and budget management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Self-motivated and proactive approach
- Flexibility to spend time away from home base as required

About you
You are a collaborative team player with strong leadership capabilities, able to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. You are committed to delivering high-quality environmental and sustainability outcomes and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced consultancy environment. You value inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing and are eager to contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications
Chartership through a relevant professional body is essential. Relevant academic qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, or related disciplines are required.