Environmental Consultant - Nuclear Energy

Altrincham, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom

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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.

Mott Mac Donald’s Nuclear business is growing, and we’re seeking a motivated Environmental Consultant to join our team and make a real impact in the environmental field. This role is based in the UK, with a preference for our Bristol or Altrincham offices, but we offer flexibility in location to suit the right candidate.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Provide environmental permitting (both radioactive substances and conventional environment) and consenting support to clients across the civil nuclear and defence sector
• Work collaboratively within project teams and the wider Mott Mac Donald business to provide clients with a comprehensive offering
• Ensure that Mott Mac Donald is kept up to date internally on key developments in nuclear environment and permitting legislation, regulations, policy and best practice
• Contribute to business development activities, such as research and thought leadership, attendance at industry events and visiting clients
• Promote Mott Mac Donald’s environmental and sustainability goals, both internally and externally

• A degree in an environmental or STEM subject, or equivalent academic or industrial experience
• Chartership to a recognised environmental or engineering institution, or a commitment to working towards chartership
• Understanding of the UK nuclear sector and its current trends and opportunities
• Knowledge of UK legislation, policy, regulatory guidance, and best practice relating to environmental aspects of nuclear licensed sites
• Experience of permitting and consenting, preferably within the nuclear sector, or another regulated industry
• Communication skills appropriate for client facing interactions as well as interactions with colleagues of various levels and disciplines
• An understanding of nuclear safety culture
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Alignment with Mott Mac Donald’s core values

Experience or knowledge of the following would also be considered beneficial:

• Proficiency within one or more individual environmental assessment topic
• Radioactive waste management and/or radiation protection
• Best Available Techniques and Environmental Safety Cases
• Generic Design Assessment
• Development Consent Orders
• Working with nuclear or other industry regulatory bodies
• Sustainability, including carbon management and industry standards such as BREEAM and PAS 2080

Join us at Mott Mac Donald to shape a more sustainable future while advancing your career within a leading consultancy. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our…