Principal Environmental Consultant

Principal Environmental Consultant

Mott MacDonald

Belfast, United Kingdom

Overview of the role

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Working independently to maintain client/stakeholder relationships and delivery of outputs
• Developing a track record of successfully leading complex projects
• Applying expertise, knowledge and experience to make good decisions
• Developing and aligning knowledge and tactical strategies in line with business priorities
• Applying knowledge and experience to provide innovative solutions to solve challenges
• Collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to add value and to support business objectives
• Accountable for own and/or team’s performance, applying effective delegation
• Responsible for delivery of projects in a client facing role, and management of client relationships
• Co-ordinate/prepare high-quality environmental reports including screenings, scoping reports, optioneering reports, environmental assessment reports (including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Environmental Reports)
• Working collaboratively with engineering colleagues and clients to pre-empt risk, inform design (including nature inclusive design) and mitigate by avoidance

Candidate specification

Essential:

• A Degree level or equivalent education in a related field
• Experience in a Lead Co-ordinator/Project Manager role for the delivery of planning and environmental services in Ireland
• A thorough understanding of the environmental impacts associated with major projects
• Experience in delivering EIAs and other types of environmental assessments across a range of sectors
• Excellent reporting ability with examples available
• Robust knowledge of consenting regimes in Ireland
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues and clients

Desirable:

• Chartered status and Full Membership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong data and document management skills
• A commitment to technical excellence
• Client facing and client management experience
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement
• Strong experience controlling cost, programme and resource management