LOCATIONS

Cambridge, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom / Reading, United Kingdom / Southampton, United Kingdom / Birmingham, United Kingdom / Brighton, United Kingdom / Cardiff, United Kingdom / Edinburgh, United Kingdom / Leeds, United Kingdom / Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

We are looking for an experienced and driven individual, with UK water and wastewater infrastructure experience and the desire to progress professionally and make a difference in the sector.

Essential:

• Qualifications and/or Chartered Status with a recognised project management institution such as Association of Project Management (APM)
• Demonstrable experience in managing projects ensuring compliance with contractual scope and obligations, as well as delivering on time and within budget Demonstrable experience managing complex large-scale projects in the UK water and wastewater industry
• Demonstrable experience in effective collaboration with and management of multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills in both oral presentation and written reports
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions

Desirable:

• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Institution e.g. with ICE, CIWEM, IChemE etc
• Able to travel to other offices and sites, as required
• Experience in managing NEC Professional Service Contracts
• Good understanding of designers’ responsibilities under CDM
• Track record in building capability of junior staff
• Experience in preparing successfully bids and in undertaking client engagement

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Mott MacDonald is a market leader in the UK water sector, being a key supplier to major water companies and delivering a wide variety of engineering and advisory projects in support to the challenges faced by the sector. Our Water Utilities Division has ambitious growth plans in line with AMP8 investment needs and we are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business.
As a result of our growth drive, we are looking to expand and strengthen our team of project managers, and we are seeking a Principal/ Associate Project Manager to play a pivotal role within our water engineering team. As a Principal or Associate Project Manager, you will work with and manage multidisciplinary teams of technical specialists, delivering projects in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.
This a fantastic professional opportunity for a driven individual, with a strong project management experience in the UK water and wastewater infrastructure sector, contributing to delivering projects in response to AMP8 challenges.
In this role, you will lead the design of innovative and sustainable solutions to address leakage challenges, clean water provision and sewage disposal across our water utility client’s assets, vital to meet the ever-growing societal demands of development, population growth and climate change. Some of these projects are emergency work and reactive in nature - so you will need to lead fast-paced design, whilst managing change and impacts on the other projects within the wider programme.
You will be expected to coordinate project teams throughout the project lifecycle from design definition through to implementation, fulfilling all aspects to successfully manage projects including business management system compliance, technical quality assurance, programme and cost control management as well as leading client interface. You will represent the company in meetings and supervise the work of more junior staff, providing technical and commercial guidance to support their development. You will contribute to commercial success through forecasting and risk management, and the production of bids and proposals.
Mott MacDonald offers a highly innovative and collaborative environment within which to further develop your career. We can offer career opportunities in technical, management or client-facing directions. You will have control of your own career path and great prospects progression as the business continues to grow.