Wetland Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, with a strong interest in environmental sciences and sustainable water management.
• Experience delivering Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects in one or more of the following areas:
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Hydrology and water resources management
• Natural and constructed wetlands
• River restoration and rehabilitation
• Catchment and watershed management
• Strong understanding of NbS principles, processes, and design methodologies, including wetland systems and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental engineers to develop integrated and sustainable design solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to contribute across all phases of project delivery.

Candidate Specification

• Ability to apply numerical analysis techniques and fundamental engineering principles to solve complex environmental and water-related challenges.
• UK and/or international experience in the planning, design, and implementation of Nature-based Solutions strategies.
• Experience using GIS, spatial analysis and mapping tools, and undertaking hydraulic, hydrological, or scour assessments.
• Professional consultancy experience supporting the successful delivery of NbS, water, or environmental projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and best practices related to water, environment, and sustainability.
• Passion for innovation and a strong commitment to supporting the growth and development of Mott MacDonald's Nature-based Solutions service offering.
• Membership of, or progress towards professional registration with, an appropriate institution such as ICE, CIWEM, IEnvE, IChemE, or IWA.

Flexible working
At 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.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process.
Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate.
By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.