Technical Leader Environment and Sustainability - Water Resources Planning

Technical Leader Environment and Sustainability - Water Resources Planning

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Location/s: UK-wide, South East England preferred

Recruiter contact: Laura Easdon

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Leader in Environment and Sustainability to advance our well‑established and successful water resources planning environmental assessment business. This role offers the chance to shape industry‑leading approaches to water resource planning and environmental assessment, tackling complex challenges in partnership with top‑tier clients.

To support our AMP8 delivery we seek a highly motivated individual to provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the successful delivery of these high‑profile water resource projects to our key clients. We are seeking candidates with substantial experience in environmental assessment for water resources, proven strategic leadership abilities, and strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will join our Environmental & Sustainability Services (ESS) team, comprising a growing network of environmental and sustainability professionals across 18 offices nationwide.

• Driving our strategic direction in environmental assessment for our AMP8 water resource portfolio of projects
• Providing strategic leadership to environmental and sustainability teams to deliver SEA, HRA, Natural capital and BNG assessments for water planning projects
• Driving innovation and sustainable outcomes and influencing solutions at a project and programme level
• Strategic client engagement with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders from both the public and private sector
• Leading business development and work winning activities to deliver and grow our business

• Experience of strategic leadership, business development and winning work
• Substantial experience of strategic water planning such as Water Resource Managements Plans, Regional Water Resource Plans, Drought Plans and Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans
• Understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape in water resource planning and environmental assessment
• Qualified in a related technical subject (Minimum of a Bachelor's degree essential)
• Experience working in diverse multi‑disciplined teams and leading teams to produce environmental and sustainability deliverables to a high standard
• Substantial experience of working in a client‑facing environment and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes
• Well organised with strong planning and management skills, with ability to manage budgets and programmes
• Ability to problem solve, think creatively, and seek continual improvement

• Experience of leading environmental assessments for the water sector or other sectors
• Strong network within the water sector
• Qualified to Master’s degree level in a relevant subjec
• Chartered with a professional institution (e.g., CIWEM, ISEP (previously IEMA)) or equivalent level

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.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to…