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About the Role

As a Principal Environmental Consultant, you will lead and coordinate projects from feasibility and environmental appraisal to full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for planning applications. You will manage project teams, undertake scoping, prepare and deliver environmental appraisals and assessments, program EIA processes, manage environmental risks, and coordinate specialists. You will also conduct technical checks, approvals, and project reviews.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate projects from early stage feasibility and environmental appraisal to full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of planning applications.
Manage project teams, undertake scoping, preparation and delivery of environmental appraisals and assessments.
Program EIA processes, environmental risk management and the co-ordination of environmental, social and sustainability specialists.
Undertake technical checks and approvals of environmental and sustainability deliverables.
Undertake project reviews in line with business and environmental management systems.
Influence the interests of clients, stakeholders, regulators and other government agencies.
Communicate with the team to ensure project-related environmental and sustainability concerns/ opportunities are identified and addressed.
Influence decision making and integrate sustainability into the design process.
Advocate for solutions that focus on a place-based approach to support clients achieve net zero carbon commitments, delivery of nature-based solutions and becoming climate resilient.
Engage with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders, from both the public and private sector.
Monitor resources, manage budgets, guide staff, undertake project management, assist with contract and risk management and attend client meetings.
Prepare fee estimates, proposal writing and general business development activities.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring of more junior staff members.
Take on line management duties for less experienced staff, including workload management, technical development, and wellbeing support.

Requirements

Relevant academic/professional qualifications
Chartership through a relevant organisation
Demonstrable knowledge of EIA and relevant legislation in the UK.
Experience of working on DCO schemes would be beneficial
A successful track record in project and construction environmental management, working with design teams to deliver large infrastructure projects
Flexibility in your approach to work, available to spend time away from your home base as needed
The ability to manage your own work and that of others, whilst being an integral member of a wider project team
Line management experience would be advantageous
Commercial awareness and experience with managing budgets as part of project delivery
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Strong IT skills
Excellent ‘self-starting’ capabilities

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental appraisal
Environmental risk management
Technical checks and approvals
Project management
Contract management
Risk management
Business development
Technical guidance
Mentoring
Line management
Client influence
Stakeholder engagement
Regulatory engagement
Government agency engagement
Sustainability integration
Net zero carbon commitments
Nature-based solutions
Climate resilience
Public consultation
Stakeholder workshops
Public inquiries
Industry events
Budget management
Fee estimate preparation
Proposal writing
IT skills

Location

London
Bristol
Southampton
Reading
Birmingham
Cambridge
Cardiff
Manchester
Leeds
Sheffield
Newcastle
UK

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Principal

Education Level

Relevant academic/professional qualifications
Chartership through a relevant organisation

Benefits

Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x salary
Income protection scheme with absence and return to work support
Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan
Access to Peppy for menopause support
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
Ability to flex salary for a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family
Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
Ability to buy or sell leave
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts
Enhanced family leave policies
26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Shared parental leave matching maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay)
Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid)
Support for military families
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories.
Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.

Equal Opportunity

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.
We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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 feels they can contribute.