Senior Sustainability Consultant

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things
Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people's daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity
Our Sustainability and Climate Change team in Australia is currently seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Consultant to join the team with experience across different states in Australia. The role is suitable for a qualified and experienced professional with a breadth of experience in delivering sustainability requirements and outcomes in the Australian market. The role will be integral to our growing team working on some of the largest most complex transport, energy, water and climate risk projects across Australia. The role can be based in VIC, NSW, SA or QLD.

In this role, you will manage sustainability projects, provide specialist advice, and drive sustainable practices across various sectors, businesses, and government agencies.

• Successfully delivering sustainability activities on major infrastructure projects in Australia.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships internally across Mott MacDonald's teams and externally with key clients.
• Work closely with teams and relevant disciplines across Mott MacDonald (locally and interstate).
• Developing and mentoring team members to grow their technical expertise.
• Previous consultancy experience and experience in business development activities with new and existing clients preferred.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or similar.
• Technical and practical experience applying IS ratings tools, sustainability design integration and / or decarbonisation in Australia.
• Experience in sustainability consulting and advisory roles for government, private sector, and infrastructure projects. Sustainability reporting in various frameworks at project level will be necessary.
• Experience developing and writing high quality technical content including proposals, reports, assessments, and advice notes
• Good understanding of carbon and climate change issues and ability to interpret and present complex information in a clear, articulate way.

Culture & Benefits
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

• Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You've got this
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply

Location(s):

Docklands, VIC, AU Brisbane, QLD, AU Adelaide, SA, AU Sydney, NSW, AU

Contract Type:
Permanent

Work Pattern:
Full Time

Market: Environment and society

Discipline:
Environment

Job Ref:
7312

Recruiter Contact:
Rodger Zhao