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Mott Macdonald

Project Director

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Lead highway design‑build projects, managing technical, financial and commercial performance.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
civil engineering
chartership
project management
highway design
cost management
risk management
  • Demonstrate experience of establishing the project team and developing it through leadership, being responsible for the overall success of the project as per company directives and various contractual arrangements, including NEC
  • Due to the nature of our work you are flexible to travel to client sites or alternative offices when required, possibly for extend periods of time
  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related subject)
  • Experience of acting as principal point of contact with the client’s senior leadership teams for all commercial and contractual aspects
  • Ability to resolve cost overruns and identify cost reduction measures and/or revenue gain
  • A working knowledge of risk management in project delivery
  • Ideally be able to demonstrate experience of managing projects throughout its lifecycle
  • Demonstrate understanding of the Designer’s obligations under the CDM Regs
  • Attained chartership with a recognised engineering or project management institution
  • A Project Management Qualification or working towards such a qualification
  • Experience in the establishment of tender budgets and prices and monitoring of budgets throughout delivery
  • Significant experience of working on highway design and build or contractor led design projects in a project director or other management role
Benefits
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
  • A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
  • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
  • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered.
  • candidates must be eligible for alternative uk immigration routes not requiring sponsorship.
Security clearance
  • offer conditional on obtaining the appropriate level of security clearance.
Company
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.
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