Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
4 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Exeter, England, United Kingdom | Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
stakeholder mgmt
risk management
nec contracts
team management
procurement
scheduling
Based in Plymouth or Exeter, this role supports long‑term projects in Devon and Cornwall, primarily within the defence sector. It involves leading large building projects, administering NEC‑style contracts, managing multidisciplinary teams, programmes, risks and quality processes.
Key duties include forming and managing stakeholder relationships, identifying and monitoring project risks and opportunities, contributing to governance reviews, handling commercial and procurement functions, and ensuring health‑ and safety compliance on site.
- Lead formation and management of stakeholder relationships
- Identify and monitor project risks and opportunities
- Contribute to project governance reviews
- Manage all commercial, procurement and project control functions
- Liaise with health, safety and wellbeing representative to ensure CDM and H&S compliance
- Administer NEC suite of contracts for professional services and contractor commissions
- Manage multidisciplinary teams
- Prepare and maintain programmes, schedules, dependencies and resources
- Maintain risk registers and conduct regular risk reviews
- Assess impact of change and ensure quality management processes
Requirements
nec contracts
nec accreditation
apm pmq
defence sector
earned value
microsoft office
The ideal candidate has proven experience delivering large infrastructure or construction projects, hands‑on knowledge of NEC contracts, strong commercial acumen, excellent written and verbal communication, and the flexibility to work 1‑2 days per week on a live construction site in west Cornwall with accommodation provided.
Desirable qualifications include defence‑sector project experience, NEC ECC Project Manager accreditation (NEC 3 or 4), APM PMQ or MAPM membership, expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams and earned‑value analysis, and advanced IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proven experience leading delivery of large infrastructure or construction projects
- Demonstrable experience with NEC contracts (or similar)
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders and supply chain
- Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentations
- Defence sector project experience (desired)
- NEC ECC Project Manager Accreditation (NEC 3 or 4) (desired)
- APM PMQ or MAPM membership (desired)
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and performing earned‑value analysis (desired)
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively (desired)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (desired)
Benefits
Mott MacDonald offers a comprehensive benefits package covering financial wellbeing, employee ownership, health and wellbeing, generous holiday and family leave, learning and development, and inclusive employee networks.
- Flexible approach, including 1‑2 days per week on a live construction site in west Cornwall with accommodation provided
- Pension contributions matched at 4.5‑7% and life assurance up to 4‑6× salary
- Income protection scheme and flexible benefits such as critical illness insurance and payroll saving
- Employee ownership model with profit‑sharing bonuses and direct pathway to ownership for senior roles
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan for employees and families
- Free menopause support via Peppy and comprehensive wellbeing programme
- 33‑35 days paid holiday (increasing to 35 after 5 years) with option to buy or sell leave
- Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and up to 24 weeks shared parental leave at full pay
- Up to five additional caring days per year (two paid) for significant caring responsibilities
- Annual professional institution subscription and a range of mentoring, formal training and self‑development opportunities
- Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability and parent/carer communities
- Opportunities to contribute to community social outcomes
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
- no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered
- applicants must be eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship
Security clearance
- offer conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of security clearance
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
Culture + Values
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.