Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that. Mott MacDonald is a £1.2 billion management, engineering and development consultancy with 16,000 staff and a global reach spanning six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries gives us local market insight backed by world-class expertise to deliver excellence for every client.
We are currently looking for a social performance consultant to join our environment and social team.
The role is based in Spain (Madrid). Our social performance team works in an integrated manner with our environmental and engineering teams on infrastructure projects. The focus is primarily in the energy sector, but we also work on water, transport, and other types of internationally financed infrastructure projects. We work with our clients and local communities to identify and mitigate impacts and enhance social and community development benefits in pursuit of sustainable infrastructure projects. Our clients include project developers, international lenders including multilateral development and private banks, and governments.
The work of our team primarily covers:
Social and human rights impact assessment and managementSocial due diligence, equator principle compliance reviews and construction monitoringResettlement and indigenous peoples' development planningPublic consultation, disclosure and stakeholder engagement planningLabour rights management planning and auditingGender analysis and management planning The team works mainly on international projects and therefore travel is an integral part of this role. Our projects are primarily located in Europe, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Essential: Masters qualification in a discipline related to sociology, social or international development or similarExperience in carrying out social performance assessments for any of the following: ESIA, due diligence, construction monitoring, resettlement action plans for infrastructure projects. Or experience of IFC and other lender social safeguards and their role in project finance processes and cyclesExperience of working internationallyAbility to undertake international trips as requiredFluency in English, excellent communication and report writing skills Highly desirable: Demonstrable experience in any of the following key areas: supply chain analysis, ESG services, Just Transition, gender equality and empowerment, human rights impact assessmentFluency or the ability to work in French at site or when writing reportsExperience in the regions/countries mentioned above, and/or ability to work in the languages spoken in those locationsExperience in the energy sector If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.
Job Profile - About the business unit: The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of 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.
How to apply: Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our workforce!
Benefits we offer: Life insuranceAn annual professional institution subscriptionContinuous development opportunities - because we want you to thriveAgile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and caregiversAnnual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performanceFlexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest-free season ticket loans.The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes Other Information - 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 have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working: At Mott MacDonald, 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 embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald: We're a global engineering, management consultancy.
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