Water Group Lead

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Lead Water group, deliver projects, drive business development, manage staff and resources.
8 days ago ago
$190,000 - $270,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Westwood, MA
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
qa/qc
resource planning
project delivery
staff management
hiring
compliance
  • Quality deliverables in both the WIN and DO phases, including proposals and projects, through providing appropriate QA/QC processes with the various disciplines within the Division Group you are responsible for.
  • Managing the utilization of resources (short-term and long-term), including planning and forecasting for critical projects and opportunity resourcing .
  • Managing utilization targets for Resource Groups including resourcing project work appropriately to understand resource requirements on projects.
  • Management and supportof staff – ensuring personal and organizational goals are established for staff; collaborating and guiding Line Managers about staff’s growth or performance concerns; focusing on health, safety and wellbeing including creating a culture that promotes positive staff engagement.
  • Collaborating with other Group leads to maximize the effectiveness of existing resources
  • Creating and maintaining a collaborative and respectful culture that encourages excellence, innovation, and learning .
  • Management and supportof staff – focusing on health, safety and wellbeing, including creating a culture that promotes positive staff engagement .
  • Recommendation of salary increases, bonuses, promotions, and appointments including preparing required supporting documents.
  • Project delivery – leading and supporting project work to ensure high quality deliverables and technical excellence in all work executed for clients.
  • Planning and leading the hiring of new staff – identifying gaps in the team, filling them, and planning for growth in alignment with the Regional strategic objectives .
  • Advising on promotion, salary, and training of the staff in the Group
  • Managing the Discipline Leads, advising on team structure, and actively mentoring, coaching, and planning for succession .
  • Participating in and actively contributing to Divisional operational matters and proactively cascade information regularly from Region/Unit updates .
  • Doing work – leading and supporting project work to ensure high quality deliverables and technical excellence in all work executed for clients and supporting multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on compliance & innovation .
  • Build a cohesive culture focused on quality, technical excellence, and talent development in line with our PRIDE values and Employee Value Proposition .
  • Timesheet compliance.
What you bring
civil engineering
pe license
project management
health safety
20+ years
water/wastewater
  • Proven ability to create and maintain a collaborative culture that fosters excellence, innovation, and learning.
  • Mandatory staff training in accordance with Mott MacDonald requirements .
  • Demonstrate visible leadership and effective communication skills, both internally and externally.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Following BMS WIN and DO processes .
  • Experience leading hiring initiatives, identifying team gaps, and planning for growth.
  • Health and Safety reporting in accordance with Mott MacDonald requirements.
  • Strong project management skills, ensuring high-quality deliverables and technical excellence.
  • Visible leadership with internal and external representation.
  • Successful track record in winning work and supporting Business Development.
  • Experience managing and supporting large-scale teams across multiple geographies, with a focus on health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Strong mentor and player/coach, supporting ongoing staff development.
  • PE License in NY, NJ, and MA.
  • 20+ years of experience leading teams in the Water/Wastewater industry.
  • Understanding of clients' needs through working closely with Portfolio Managers, Strategic Market and Account Leads to pursue opportunities and supporting Business Development, as necessary .
Benefits
  • Winning work – working with Strategic Market and Account Leads to pursue opportunities, supporting Business Development as necessary .
Training + Development
Information not given or found
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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Water Group Lead at Mott Macdonald in Westwood, MA