Graduate Environmental Specialist

A Graduate Environmental Specialist role supporting water and wastewater projects by identifying environmental risks, coordinating environmental assessments, managing permits and consents, and developing practical mitigation measures.

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 

• 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.