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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 working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance.
As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered with the right tools and support to succeed.
Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience through flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a global community of experts who will support and champion your growth. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the commercial and technical delivery of high‑profile projects across our portfolio. This role involves full lifecycle project management, from initial planning and bid development through to execution, delivery, and close‑out, while ensuring alignment with Mott MacDonald’s quality, safety, and risk management standards.
On larger and more complex projects, you may take on the role of Project Manager, providing strategic leadership and oversight. You will also play a key role in managing and producing proposals, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships to support ongoing and future work.
Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead end‑to‑end project delivery from kick‑off to completion, ensuring successful outcomes in line with Mott MacDonald’s processes and governance frameworks.
Establish, implement, and maintain robust systems for managing project cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk, and controls.
Implement effective information and document management procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure health, safety, and quality standards are consistently met, working closely with the Health and Safety Manager to communicate risk mitigation plans and prevent hazards.
Monitor progress against key milestones and performance indicators, proactively addressing risks and issues.
Prepare and deliver monthly client progress reports and presentations.
Oversee the full lifecycle of bids and proposals, ensuring timely submission of high‑quality technical and commercial responses.
Mentor, coach, and support team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment.
Review project compliance with the Group’s management system and report findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, particularly with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Candidate Specification
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
Relevant experience, preferably within a design consultancy or similar professional services environment.
Professional qualification and/or membership of a recognised engineering or project management institution is preferred.
Proven experience planning, organising, and delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Strong practical and commercial approach to project management and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Project management certifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM) are advantageous.
Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
Demonstrated experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals.
Strong commercial, contractual, and risk management awareness.
Confident engaging with and presenting to clients at all levels.
Willingness to travel for short‑term assignments, as required.
Our Purpose At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Flexible Working At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage. We can offer:
90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
Competitive annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
Working at Mott MacDonald
3 office days / week
A little flex time – We’re happy to talk flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer a range of options depending on your role, so please discuss this with your recruiter.
Company employees:
18,000 worldwide
Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):
0:35:65
Hiring in countries
Australia
Bulgaria
Canada
Czechia
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
New Zealand
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Office Locations
Company benefits
Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Annual bonus
Annual pay rises
Bank holiday swaps
Bike parking
Book swaps
Buddy scheme
Buy or sell annual leave
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Collaboration spaces
Compassionate leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Enhanced sick pay
Ergonomic workstations
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Faith rooms
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Further education support
Health assessment
In house training
Income protection
L&D budget
Learning platform
Life assurance
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Lunch and learns
Meditation space
Meditation space
Menopause support
Mentoring
Modern office
On-site shower
On-site yoga classes
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
Private booths
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Referral bonus
Religious celebration leave
Reservist leave – 10 days leave
Returnship
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
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