Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Assist delivery and coordination of multidisciplinary building projects for public and private clients.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sheffield, 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
change control
stakeholder management
performance kpis
progress reporting
bid management
execution planning
  • Establish and manage the change control process
  • Establish a communication strategy and information management plan and implement this across the project managing the interface between all parties and the client
  • Supporting account leaders to develop new opportunities for our business including cross-selling our solutions to help our clients overcome challenges
  • Define and agree project governance structure aligned to client and legislative requirements
  • Define the project success factors including time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes
  • Leading and acting as an integrator of multidiscipline services at all stages of the project life cycle
  • Manage our commissions in accordance with our BMS process
  • Support the client to establish and procure the project team
  • Advising the client to help them define the strategic brief, including goals and objectives of the project
  • Implement performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance
  • Monitoring and advising upon project performance against success indicators
  • Driving innovation to support efficiency and quality of service delivery
  • Establish reporting requirements and production of progress reports
  • Management of bids through our WIN process
  • Oversee resourcing and commercial performance of our commissions managing risk and maximising opportunities
  • Capturing project capability and add value evidence through Project Case studies and Client feedback
  • Produce a detail project execution plan that outlines how the project will be managed
What you bring
project management
chartered
mentoring
contract management
relationship building
communication
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team
  • Relationship building skills –ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts
  • Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills
  • Demonstratable relevant project management experience in the Buildings Sector
  • Willingness to mentor and coach junior members of the team to support career progression and chartership
  • Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract project management and contract management methodologies
  • Working towards or be a MAPM / MRICS / MCIOB or equivalent Chartered Professional
  • Soft skills including self-motivation; taking initiative; leadership, adaptability and flexibility; effective listening, collaboration; influence and persuasion, insightfulness
Benefits
  • 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.
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
  • 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.
  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no skilled worker visa sponsorship; only candidates with alternative immigration routes are considered.
Security clearance
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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.
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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Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager at Mott Macdonald in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom