Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
We are looking for a Head of UX Design to join our growing Digital and Technology team, based in the UK with a hybrid working pattern from either our London or Cambridge office.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced design leader who is passionate about creating meaningful digital experiences, developing people, and shaping the future of user-centred design within a global organisation. You will provide leadership for our UX/UI design capability, influence strategic digital initiatives, and help deliver solutions that support major infrastructure and public-sector programmes around the world.
As Head of UX Design, you will be accountable for the quality, consistency and impact of UX and UI design across our digital products and services. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary design team while remaining closely connected to delivery, providing expert guidance on key design decisions when required.
You will also work alongside an established external UX partner, helping to strengthen and evolve our design capability while introducing fresh perspectives, innovative approaches and emerging best practice.

Experience with or interest in Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps).
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Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
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 offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
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 can contribute.
At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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