Principal Water Resources
Mott Macdonald
Lead water resources planning, design, and stakeholder engagement for large projects.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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
data platforms
hydraulic modelling
concept design
feasibility studies
stakeholder engagement
water planning
- Support digital initiatives, including data platforms and analytics, to enhance evidence-based decision-making.
- Engage with stakeholders and government bodies, utility owner operators, and consultants to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Apply and interpret hydraulic modelling tools to inform planning and design decisions.
- Contribute to concept design, feasibility studies, and technical specifications for water infrastructure systems.
- Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Lead and support the delivery of water resource planning, design, and technical advisory services across diverse projects and clients.
- Develop integrated water supply and demand strategies, risk assessments, and long-term infrastructure plans.
What you bring
goldsim
hydraulic modelling
postgraduate
chartered
project management
stakeholder engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic.
- Experience with digital platforms for water data management and integration.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and applying water resources and hydraulic models (e.g., GoldSim, dynamic hydraulic modelling).
- Publication record or thought leadership in water resources, systems thinking, or integrated planning.
- Familiarity with UAE/GCC water sector or similar arid region contexts.
- Extensive experience in water resources planning, integrated water management, or related fields, ideally in both the GCC and international contexts.
- Postgraduate qualification in a related water resources topic.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, risk assessment, and delivery of master plans or feasibility studies for large-scale water infrastructure.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and institutional strengthening.
- Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, ICE, APM) or equivalent professional recognition.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
- Experience supporting public-private partnerships, non-revenue water reduction, and climate resilience initiatives.
- Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong project management skills, including budget, resource, and quality management.
- Competitive annual leave
- Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
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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.
- 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.
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.
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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