Senior Consultant - Environmental

Job Description

Senior Consultant - EnvironmentalApply nowAbout the RoleAs the Senior Environmental Consultant, you will be part of the Environmental practice within the Middle East Unit. In this role, you will work across a range of sectors including built environment, transport, water, and energy (encompassing power and oil and gas), providing services such as policy development, environmental planning, due diligence and general environmental management on projects.This role will provide you with an opportunity to support the environmental, sustainability and waste management team undertaking a wide range of activities including managing projects, development of technical reports (e.g. environmental and social impact assessment studies, environmental and social management plans, environmental scoping reports, environmental and social due diligence, ESG reporting) and undertaking environmental audits and monitoring for various projects.Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Manage multiple projects whilst undertaking technical delivery, engagement with clients and wider engineering teams and global environment practice within Mott MacDonald
• Manage complex bids and proposals and ability to develop technical and financial proposals for complex and multi-disciplinary projects
• Prepare comprehensive environmental reports including environmental social impact assessment, scoping studies, audit and monitoring reports in line with national laws and regulations and relevant international standards and best practices
• Prepare and undertake environmental audits and monitoring in line with the relevant environmental auditing and monitoring procedures and protocols.
• Ensure that the quality of deliverables is to the consistently high standards demanded by the Project.
• Understand Quality, HSE and Company Systems and ensuring that they are applied in all lines of work.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor?s Degree level qualification is preferable in environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental management, climate change, geology, or similar
• Expertise in preparing Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)
• Experience of working with public and private sector clients
• Previous working experience within environmental consultancy field
• Knowledge of IFI requirements and international lenders (e.g. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, EBRD Performance Requirements) would be advantageous
• Specialty in one of the specialist areas such as marine environment, climate change, carbon, ecosystem services, environmental modelling, ESG reporting and/or GIS would be advantageous
• Strong technical writing technical skills are mandatory
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of statutory, technical and environmental considerations and the ability to provide technical solutions to meet those obligations
• Familiarity with applicable regional environmental legislation, standards and compliance measures
• Good understanding of contractual issues and risks relating to delivery of projects.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, carbon management, waste management, ESG is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with good report writing, presentation, analytical and computer skills; Arabic proficiency would be advantageous

Job ProfileOur PurposeAt Mott MacDonald, 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.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEquality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.Flexible WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.We can offer:

• 90 calendar days? paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme ? Subject to company performance

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe 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 have the opportunity to contribute.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.More about Mott MacDonaldWe?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.A fundamental part of this is respecting each person?s differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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