Overview
Location(s): London, Reading, Cardiff, Bristol, UK. Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan. 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 industries delivering work that defines our future and creates societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance, and we support collaboration, learning, and growth. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we invest in creating an inclusive space where everyone can feel empowered and valued. This role sits in the Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit.
APD delivers project, programme, and commercial management services and advisory solutions across built environment sectors. APD services range up to £20bn project scales, offering disciplines including programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.
Role Purpose and Responsibilities
Project Management Services To Include
- Advise the client to help define the strategic brief, including goals and objectives of the project
- Support the client to establish and procure the project team
- Define project success factors including time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes
- Define and agree project governance structure aligned to client and legislative requirements
- Produce a detailed project execution plan outlining how the project will be managed
- Establish reporting requirements and production of progress reports
- Lead and act as an integrator of multidiscipline services at all stages of the project lifecycle
- Establish and manage the change control process
- Monitor and advise upon project performance against success indicators
- Implement performance management techniques, including KPIs to improve project performance
- Establish a communication strategy and information management plan and manage interfaces between all parties and the client
In addition to project management for clients, you will manage internal commissions and work with Account Leaders to position and win new work. Other internal project management and business development responsibilities include:
- Manage commissions in accordance with our BMS process
- Oversee resourcing and commercial performance of commissions, managing risk and maximising opportunities
- Capture project capability and value evidence through case studies and client feedback
- Support account leaders to develop new opportunities, including cross‑selling solutions
- Manage bids through our WIN process
- Drive innovation to support efficiency and quality of service delivery
Candidate Specification
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Mott MacDonald PRIDE values
- Demonstrable relevant project management experience in the Buildings Sector
- Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract project management and contract management methodologies
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger team
- Working towards or be a MAPM / MRICS / MCIOB or equivalent Chartered Professional
Desirable
- Relationship building skills to develop strong client and stakeholder networks
- NEC Contract Management Experience
- Willingness to mentor and coach junior team members
- Excellent oral and written communication and organisational skills
- Soft skills including self-motivation, initiative, leadership, adaptability, collaboration, influence, and insightfulness
- Drive to innovate and implement best practices
Additional Information
UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Agile Working We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We promote equal opportunities for all and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss how we can assist.
Benefits Overview
Financial wellbeing
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
- Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x
- Income protection with related absence and return‑to‑work support
- Flexible benefits including increased life cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
- Profit sharing through annual bonus schemes
Employee Ownership
- Employee ownership model with no external investors and a culture of shared success
- Direct connection to success through performance bonuses and potential ownership pathways
Health and Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance for UK colleagues
- Health cash plan for everyday costs
- Access to Peppy for menopause support
- Comprehensive wellbeing program with family applicability
- Salary flex options to extend health benefits
Lifestyle
- 33–35 days holiday per year (dependent on level), with buy/sell options
- Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years
- Employee saving schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
- Additional leave for caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
- Annual professional institution subscription
- Opportunities for technical and soft-skill development through mentoring, training, and self‑development
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
- Join groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
- Contribute to community programs and social outcomes
Location(s): London, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Buildings. Discipline: Project programme and commercial management. Job Ref: 13828. Recruiter Contact: Alice Roostan.
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