Country Manager Korea

Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world.

Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team.

We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.

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 seek opportunities 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

As the Country Manager for the Republic of Korea, you will play an active role in the growth and expansion of our business, by working closely with wider Mott MacDonald offices to develop, capture and deliver a pipeline of opportunities with our key Korean clients.

Your primary responsibilities will be to represent Mott MacDonald in the Republic of Korea through the strategic marketing, business development and partnering processes. Working closely with internal market and account leaders and external contacts, you will gather and assess market intelligence on upcoming business opportunities and formulate marketing strategies for the key business markets identified for Republic of Korea.

As part of your role, you will be required to support the markets through managing client relationships, leading and managing projects and where required. Other responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead business planning by aligning Korea strategies with unit and regional business priorities
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key Korean clients for Mott MacDonald
• Marketing and profile raising of Mott MacDonald services
• Identification of prospects, developing pursuit plans and winning work with key Korean clientsp
• Supporting proposals for opportunities across multiple markets (i.e. Energy, Transport, Built Environment etc.);
• Managing delivery of projects, including advisory services and engineering studies, and leading project teams using either offshore or onshore resources to meet the expectations of clients
• Overseeing project teams as Project Principal, monitoring adherence to business management systems, excellence in delivery and alignment with client requirements
• Providing overall leadership and guidance for project teams and junior employees within the location
• Liaising with wider Asia and regional offices to ensure a collaborative approach to proposals and project delivery
• International travel will be required on occasion.

Who are we looking for?

• More than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering / infrastructure consultancy, construction or professional services industry.
• Proven track record in P&L management, leading business operations and commercial acumen within the Korean market.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex, high-impact projects or initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving measurable results.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability to manage and develop high performing teams.
• Outstanding client and stakeholder relationship management and business development experience.
• Fluent in written and verbal Korean and English

Our Culture and Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including people with disabilities and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments

• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees

• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times

• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave

• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.

• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.

• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

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, please apply!

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.