Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
EOI - Defence Project Manager WA
Lead delivery of Defence infrastructure projects, managing schedule, budget and quality.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role requires delivering projects on schedule, within budget and to high‑quality standards in a Defence environment, while fostering collaboration with internal teams and industry partners. You will also be responsible for issue management, decision‑making, risk evaluation and mitigation, as well as overseeing technical and quality‑assurance activities related to design and safety analysis. Mentorship is a key component; you will support staff development in major infrastructure delivery and may need to travel overnight to project sites as required. • Deliver EWP projects on schedule, within budget and to high‑quality standards in a Defence setting. • Foster collaboration across internal project teams and external delivery partners. • Proactively manage issues, drive decisions and lead resolution pathways. • Evaluate and mitigate risks for Defence clients. • Oversee technical and quality‑assurance activities for design and safety analysis of Defence infrastructure. • Mentor staff developing expertise in major infrastructure projects. • Undertake overnight travel to project locations as needed. • Lead project delivery in building services, infrastructure, refurbishment, civil or maritime sectors (Defence experience preferred).
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸design qa
- ▸safety analysis
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸staff mentoring
What You Bring
Candidates should have proven experience leading project delivery in building services, infrastructure, refurbishment, civil or maritime sectors, with Defence experience preferred, and hold relevant tertiary qualifications in project management or engineering where possible. Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a baseline security clearance are essential. • Hold relevant tertiary qualification in project management or engineering (desirable). • Be an Australian citizen able to obtain a baseline security clearance.
Requirements
- ▸tertiary qualification
- ▸project management
- ▸australian citizen
- ▸security clearance
- ▸project delivery
- ▸defence experience
Benefits
The company employs brilliant people whose diverse skills and experiences enable them to achieve great outcomes. Whether you wish to specialise or broaden your expertise, you’ll be supported by global specialists eager to share knowledge, with numerous opportunities to learn, grow and work as part of a connected global team delivering impactful projects that shape the future. Mott MacDonald is a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter and encourages applications from current and former Australian Defence Force personnel. The firm celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment that values work‑life balance, equity and opportunities for part‑time or job‑share roles. Employees benefit from an ownership model that provides a stake and voice in the business, performance bonuses, an agile working environment, annual health checks, ongoing professional development and access to resource groups such as the Inclusive Network for Women and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. • Employee ownership model providing a stake and voice in the business. • Group and personal performance bonuses for eligible employees. • Flexible/agile working environment supporting remote or hybrid arrangements. • Annual health checks and continuous professional development opportunities. • Access to employee resource groups, including Inclusive Network for Women and CSR initiatives.
Work Environment
Onsite