Principal Environmental Consultant

Location/s: Dublin, Cork, Galway; IE
Recruiter contact: William Bates

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

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. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless 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 expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the division

Environmental considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors. We typically work on projects of scale or a high degree of complexity across the energy, water and transport sectors.

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

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Income continuance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

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.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Agile working  

At 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 offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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