Expression of Interest - SA Buildings Market Lead - Structural and Mechanical Engineers

Job Description

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, defence 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

Mott MacDonald’s South Australia Buildings team is seeking a collaborative and inclusive Buildings Market Lead to head our established and growing Adelaide team. This role offers the chance to join a highly regarded team known for excellence in building infrastructure projects across South Australia. As Market Leader SA, you will shape the strategic direction of our Buildings business, both locally and nationally, using your leadership, commercial insight, and market expertise to drive priorities and deliver measurable results.

You will represent the business, build strong relationships in the market, and position Mott MacDonald as a trusted advisor and thought leader. Leading a large, diverse team, you’ll mentor senior leaders, develop emerging talent, and implement effective succession planning, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture.

Commercially, you will be responsible for driving growth and profitability across the Buildings portfolio, overseeing operational performance, delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and efficiency.

• Lead with passion and vision, reflecting our PRIDE values and supporting business goals by enhancing team capabilities, succession planning, and performance recognition.
• Champion a collaborative and safe workplace culture, managing people pragmatically and promoting wellbeing and health across teams and locations.

• Lead the delivery of profitable, quality-controlled projects that meet client expectations, identify and pursue further opportunities through effective outcomes, and contribute to significant projects.

• Drive commercial success and timely project delivery by implementing effective resource planning, succession strategies, ensuring compliance with systems and procedures, and maintaining accurate, timely data through disciplined monthly project and client management.

• Build and nurture impactful client relationships, mentoring your team to do the same, while collaborating with key roles such as Client Directors and national Market Leaders to enhance market presence in line with our unit strategy.
• Lead the coordination of pursuits and winning work, advocate for all our capabilities across engineering, management and development, and make informed bid/no-bid decisions to drive commercial strategy, including the use of Global Delivery Services.

About you

You will have both a personal and professional passion for the Buildings market with an excellent track record in delivering projects in a commercial/consultancy environment. We welcome applications from those demonstrating:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related field

• Experience in proactively developing client relationships to deliver buildings-related projects and work-winning opportunities

• Successful management of engineering project delivery

• Mentorship and guidance to staff for professional development.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate across all levels internally and externally.

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
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

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 and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

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