This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme run on a 6 month work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to a 12 month coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role. This role is open to anyone with the required skills and training.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Job Description:

The Environmental & Sustainability Services (ESS) team consists of over 130 environmental and sustainability professionals located across 18 offices spread throughout the UK. ESS are involved in a diverse range of projects across a number of different sectors, including but not limited to highways, rail, energy and water projects for a variety of clients including local authorities, the Environment Agency, water/energy companies and many more.

Our team works on the coordination and management of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and various other environmental and sustainability deliverables at all stages of the environmental planning process, helping to coordinate inputs from different multidisciplinary environmental technical teams. The ESS team undertake various forms of environmental assessments and sustainability appraisals, liaising with clients, engineers and design teams to identify potential environmental and social constraints, develop suitable mitigation measures, and determine ways in which environmental enhancement and sustainability can be built into project delivery. Digital innovation is also at the forefront of all work undertaken, with several team members skilled in the use of GIS, and with ESS fully embracing the use of emerging digital technologies.

As an Environmental and Sustainability Consultant, you will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, alongside engineers, town planners and a range of environmental and social specialists, and will engage with a diverse range of clients, from both the public and private sector. You will join a highly collaborative team, delivering a broad range of environmental projects and advisory services, with a special focus on EIAs.

You may work on EIA screening and scoping studies and manage the delivery of EIAs and final environmental reports.

You will also assist with the analysis of potential impacts, working with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop sustainable designs and produce mitigation plans, as well as reviewing technical reports produced by others.

Opportunities also exist to support on the management of environmental issues during the construction phase of projects.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent oral and written communication and organisations skills
• An interest in environmental and sustainability issues and an awareness of legislation in the UK
• Some experience of environmental co-ordination or assessment
• Experience of environmental construction support or sustainability appraisal would be desirable
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to deliver projects and initiatives to deadlines

Candidate Specification:

• Degree qualified preferable or equivalent relevant experience;
• Candidates must have previously held or be willing to work towards professional chartership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An interest in environmental and sustainability issues and an awareness of legislation in the UK
• Some experience of environmental co-ordination or assessment
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to deliver projects and initiatives to deadlines

What the Returning Professional will be getting involved with their first 12 weeks and beyond:

The Environmental and Sustainability team is involved in a diverse range of projects across a number of different sectors, including but not limited to highways, rail, energy and water projects for a variety of clients including local authorities, the Environment Agency, water/energy companies and many more.
Our team works on coordination and management of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and various other environmental and sustainability deliverables at all stages of the environmental planning process for proposed development and construction, helping to coordinate inputs from different multidisciplinary environmental technical teams.

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.
It’s our people who are powering that performance – we succeed when they do.

We employ brilliant people and we trust them to do brilliant things. With so many 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 different expertise, and champion you to be your best. We succeed together, and fairness and integrity run deep.

As a proudly employee-owned business, we’re here to benefit our clients, our communities and each other, and our success enables us to invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included and valued. We believe taking care of our people takes care of business, and we understand the balance between the person and the professional.

Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

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.

Location & Working Pattern:

• Full or part time
• Hybrid working pattern with time spent in the Mott MacDonald office and the opportunity for agile working from home if desired. A minimum of 60% of the working week is expected to be undertaken from the office.

Candidates will need to be based within commutable distance to one of the offices listed. Southampton, Reading, Cambridge, London, Croydon, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)