Sustainability Consultant
About The Position
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.At Mott MacDonald, we believe in building a better world - one where communities flourish, ecosystems are protected, and sustainability is woven into every decision we make. Our Group Sustainability Team is at the heart of this mission, driving innovation, embedding climate and social responsibility, and helping us deliver on bold commitments like achieving net-zero by 2040. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Sustainability Specialist to join our team and help us accelerate our sustainability journey. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to grow, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a global movement for change.
Requirements
- To be eligible for this opportunity, you should have three years of relevant experience and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a sustainability related discipline.
- Knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064, ISO 14001, and ISO 26000.
- Experience in carbon foot printing and resource efficiency.
- Awareness of sustainability disclosures, ESG frameworks, and legal requirements.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
- A self-motivated mindset and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
- Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
- Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
- Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of Circular Economy principles and interventions.
- Familiarity with TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, and TNFD frameworks.
- Membership with a professional environmental organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the North American Regional Sustainability Lead to deliver against Mott MacDonald’s sustainability strategy.
- Support the development of carbon reduction and climate transition plans.
- Explore innovative ways to reduce scope 3 emissions, including supplier engagement.
- Help communicate sustainability achievements across our North American business.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and carbon footprint calculations.
- Support the North American region with ISO 14001 compliance and EMS improvements.
- Conduct research to inform strategy and stay ahead of sustainability trends.
- Respond to sustainability questionnaires and contribute to bid responses.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance
- personal and group performance bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
