Senior Environmental Consultant (International)
Country: Spain
Position Location: Madrid, Spain
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Energy
Discipline: Environment
Job Ref: 1824
Recruiter Contact: Maria Marchidan
Mott MacDonald
We’re 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.
About the business unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
Overview of role
Key elements of the role will include:
international environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA)
environmental due diligence
environmental monitoring
international travel
environmental, social and governance reports
You’d be part of a truly multidisciplinary team; working alongside some of the best environmental specialists, social specialists and engineers in the industry.
Candidate Specification
Essential criteria
Fluent in English and French
Degree qualified in an environmental subject
Experience of due diligence and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Understanding and experience of applying environmental safeguards of international finance institutions such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and European Investment Bank as part of ESIA, due diligence and monitoring
Demonstrable knowledge of the environmental impacts of energy projects
Experience in reviewing complex documents, able to summarise and present the key issues in a clear and concise way
Ability to travel in Spain and internationally
Held previous roles demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
Able to work within a team and motivate others to deliver to high standards
Able to meet challenging budgets and timescales
Membership of a relevant professional institute
Desirable criteria
Fluency or work proficiency in Spanish (i.e.: ability to work at site, participate in meetings, review documents, write reports)
A high standard in an environmental specialism and a broader awareness of other environmental or social disciplines
Experience of assessing the environmental impacts of energy projects such as solar, hydro, wind, and thermal generation technologies
Relevant work experience in environmental management disciplines including the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU CSRD) requirements (i.e.: sustainability-related disclosure requirements, double materiality analysis).
Experience in managing projects, work planning, resource allocation, financial/budget management.
Experience in business development and writing proposals (aptitude in identification, progression, delivery, and success in tendering for new project opportunities).
Experience in developing and managing client relationships and winning new work.
Health and safety qualification
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Life insurance?
An annual professional institution subscription??
Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive?
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5?
Enhanced parental leave
Annual bonus scheme
Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our?social outcomes
Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
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