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Join Mott MacDonald Bentley as a Graduate Environmental Specialist in Manchester on a full-time basis. This role involves supporting live water and wastewater projects by identifying environmental risks, developing mitigation measures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.

Requirements

  • A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a directly related subject.
  • A basic understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks, such as ecology, archaeology, drainage, contaminated land, landscape and noise.
  • Awareness of the planning process and the role of environmental surveys, permits and consents.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, good organisation and attention to detail.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Environmental Risk Assessment: Help identify environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle from solution definition to completion.
  • Mitigation Development: Support project teams in developing practical environmental mitigation measures considering compliance, safety, and cost.
  • Specialist Coordination: Plan and coordinate specialist environmental inputs, including ecology, heritage, and archaeology.
  • Technical Deliverables: Assist with environmental deliverables including management plans, permit applications, and technical reports.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with design and construction teams, clients, and regulators to support positive environmental outcomes.
  • Potential transition routes: People from junior sustainability consulting or ecology technician roles may bring foundational environmental awareness and data collection skills, alongside meeting mandatory degree requirements.

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Graduate Environmental Specialist to join our environmental team and support the delivery of live water and wastewater projects. Working within a multidisciplinary design and construction team, you will help identify and manage environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from early design through construction to completion. You will be automatically enrolled into our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme; a 12-month scheme designed to enhance your skills, expand your network, and enrich your experience.

What you’ll do

  • Help identify environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle, from solution definition to completion
  • Support project teams to develop practical environmental mitigation measures, considering compliance, safety, cost, programme and social impacts
  • Help plan and coordinate specialist environmental inputs, including ecology, heritage and archaeology, so that activities are completed at the right time and to the required standard
  • Work alongside other specialists to assist with environmental deliverables, including environmental management plans, permit and consent applications, and associated technical reports
  • Work collaboratively with design and construction teams, clients, regulators and other stakeholders to support positive environmental outcomes

What you can offer:

  • A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a directly related subject
  • A basic understanding of environmental disciplines and project risks, such as ecology, archaeology, drainage, contaminated land, landscape and noise
  • Awareness of the planning process and the role of environmental surveys, permits and consents in supporting construction activities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, good organisation and attention to detail, and a collaborative, proactive approach to problem solving

What’s in it for you

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.

  • 33 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days (maximum 45 days)

  • Private health care and a health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs

  • Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms

  • Flexible pension contributions matched by employer up to 7%

  • Access to our Early Career Professionals network

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Mott MacDonald

Graduate Environmental Specialist

Manchester
  • Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered

  • Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

  • Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future.

    Other information

    This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.
    Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

    Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

    This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

    About Mott MacDonald
    Mott MacDonald is 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.

    We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
    We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

    We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

    You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

    Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

    We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

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