Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Wastewater Network Modeller to join our UK Water utilities team. This role suits a motivated graduate or early career professional looking to develop technical skills toward chartership within our global engineering consultancy. The role offers a hybrid working pattern, opportunities to work on UK and international projects, and a pathway to growth across our Water Utilities Division.

Location/s: Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Edinburgh, Leeds, Newcastle, Reading; UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About The Business Division The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald's centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater challenges. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of our rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design. Together, we deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients while offering diverse and technically stimulating opportunities to our people. Overview Of The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Wastewater Network Modeller to join our team of innovative and motivated modellers, engineers and project managers, delivering projects for both UK Water Companies and international clients. The ideal candidate would be a motivated and experienced graduate or early career professional who wants to progress their career, with a desire to evolve within Mott MacDonald and to develop their technical skills with a view to achieving chartership with an appropriate body. Candidate specification Essential: Qualified candidates should have a good working knowledge of InfoWorks ICM and GIS packages Relevant degree qualified Experience in the UK Water Sector Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Good communicator and able to enter into technical discussions in a logical and coherent fashion in both oral presentations and written reports Desirable: Experience working with FME, Power Bi and / or programming skills in languages such as Ruby, VBA or Python would be advantageous UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. 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. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle 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. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Bristol, Brighton, Leeds, Cardiff, Derby, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Reading, Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Water Discipline: Environment Job Ref: 15063

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Buildings Unit for UK and Europe projects. You will assist with planning, design and delivery of building-related civil works, including drainage and external works, in a collaborative team environment. The role focuses on technical delivery with potential involvement in project management and client engagement, fostering professional development toward Chartered status within a hybrid working setting.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to shape electrical functions across life cycle projects in the UK water market. You will contribute from concept design through commissioning, ensuring electrical aspects are integrated and compliant. You will collaborate with clients, review technical submissions, and mentor graduates and engineers while delivering safe, efficient water treatment solutions.

Mott MacDonald in the United Kingdom is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong hydraulic analysis and design experience to join our Water Consultancy team. You will work on a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, delivering hydraulic studies, design calculations, reports, and specifications. You will collaborate with process, mechanical, structural and environmental specialists to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions, while developing your

Mott MacDonald We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor's top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK. Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. About thebusinessunit The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle - from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally. About The Role We are looking for a Project Controller to join the Energy Unit within the Nuclear; Defence and Civil division. This is a project control engineering role to support the project management function in the successful delivery of projects within the Nuclear sector, offering the opportunity to work with multi discipline teams and support project delivery safely and effectively in line with company procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while working in a collaborative and successful team. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and deliver accurate cost schedules from source data, ensuring high-quality and timely results with minimal supervision. Interpret stakeholder requirements and deliver cost information tailored to meet their specific needs. Apply technical problem-solving techniques using standard tools to generate high-quality data outputs. Provide cost engineering support in areas such as change control, estimating, and planning. Analyse and interpret data to create accurate estimates at completion (EAC) forecasts. Prepare progress reports, including earned value analysis, and identify key trends and areas for improvement. Address project variances, propose effective mitigation strategies, and discuss recovery options with stakeholders. Manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy. Work closely with project and engineering managers to ensure successful project delivery in the nuclear sector. Collaborate with other project disciplines to maintain alignment and achieve project goals. Build and nurture strong relationships both internally and externally, contributing to a positive team culture. Requirements Experience in cost/project control, including developing detailed cost schedules and EAC forecasts within the nuclear industry or similar fields. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in mentoring junior team members and supporting process execution and work-sharing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics or a science related field. Progress towards or achievement of accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g., ACostE). We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. 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. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle 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. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Altrincham, GB Bristol, GB Glasgow, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Energy Discipline: Project controls

Mott MacDonald is recruiting a Project Controller for the Energy unit's Nuclear, Defence and Civil division to strengthen cost control across multi-discipline teams. The role focuses on delivering accurate cost data, EAC forecasts, and robust change control in line with company procedures. You will work with project managers and engineers to ensure safe, efficient delivery of complex nuclear projects, building trusted relationships with stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement

Location/s: Cambridge, Bristol, Leeds, Reading, London; UK Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About The Division The Water Consultancy Division is Mott MacDonald's centre of excellence for responding to water and wastewater challenges, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations and protecting our environment. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies, through outline and detailed design, to construction support and site supervision. Overview Of The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer with a strong technical background in hydraulic analysis and design to join our growing Water Consultancy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects across the UK and internationally. You will contribute to the delivery of a wide range of water infrastructure projects, including transmission pipelines, surge analysis, water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, clean water networks, and stormwater storage tunnels. The role offers the opportunity to develop a holistic understanding of water projects and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including process, mechanical, structural, geotechnical and environmental specialists, to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Key responsibilities and duties include: Delivering hydraulic analysis and design for a range of clean water and wastewater projects Undertaking engineering calculations and developing technical specifications, drawings and reports Collaborating with clients, stakeholders and project teams to support the successful delivery of projects Identifying and communicating technical, programme, quality and cost risks, together with potential mitigation measures Working effectively across multiple disciplines to develop integrated engineering solutions Contributing to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement within the team Taking ownership of your professional development and actively engaging with industry best practice Candidate specification We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically capable engineer who can demonstrate: Experience in pressurised and open-channel hydraulics applied to civil and environmental engineering projects Experience undertaking hydraulic calculations and design for water and wastewater treatment facilities Experience in the hydraulic design of pressurised and gravity pipeline systems Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, geotechnical, process, electrical and mechanical engineers Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders An understanding of designers' responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) A proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to develop technical expertise across a broad range of water-sector projects Desirable: Experience using hydraulic profile design software Experience in transmission pipeline design, including route selection, pipe material selection, hydraulic design, steel pipe wall thickness design and thrust restraint solutions Experience undertaking surge analysis Experience in clean water network modelling Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE or CIWEM) and progression towards Chartered Engineer status 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. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. 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. AI Usage At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application. Accessibility We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle 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. 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing click apply for full job details

Mott MacDonald is hiring a Project Controller to join the Energy Unit within the Nuclear, Defence and Civil division. The role focuses on cost control and project controls to support delivery of complex projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a safety-focused environment. You will build cost schedules, perform EAC forecasts, produce progress reports, and work closely with project and engineering managers to ensure successful project delivery in the nuclear sector.

Mott MacDonald We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor's top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK. Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. About thebusinessunit The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle - from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally. About The Role We are looking for a Project Controller to join the Energy Unit within the Nuclear; Defence and Civil division. This is a project control engineering role to support the project management function in the successful delivery of projects within the Nuclear sector, offering the opportunity to work with multi discipline teams and support project delivery safely and effectively in line with company procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while working in a collaborative and successful team. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and deliver accurate cost schedules from source data, ensuring high-quality and timely results with minimal supervision. Interpret stakeholder requirements and deliver cost information tailored to meet their specific needs. Apply technical problem-solving techniques using standard tools to generate high-quality data outputs. Provide cost engineering support in areas such as change control, estimating, and planning. Analyse and interpret data to create accurate estimates at completion (EAC) forecasts. Prepare progress reports, including earned value analysis, and identify key trends and areas for improvement. Address project variances, propose effective mitigation strategies, and discuss recovery options with stakeholders. Manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy. Work closely with project and engineering managers to ensure successful project delivery in the nuclear sector. Collaborate with other project disciplines to maintain alignment and achieve project goals. Build and nurture strong relationships both internally and externally, contributing to a positive team culture. Requirements Experience in cost/project control, including developing detailed cost schedules and EAC forecasts within the nuclear industry or similar fields. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in mentoring junior team members and supporting process execution and work-sharing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics or a science related field. Progress towards or achievement of accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g., ACostE). We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. 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. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle 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. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Altrincham, GB Bristol, GB Glasgow, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Energy Discipline: Project controls

Location: Manchester Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. We have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters. As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the electrical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all electrical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated. The role of a Senior Electrical Engineer includes: Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment on our client's site. You will be working with Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, Cabling, Instrumentation, Industrial Networks, PLCs and SCADA. Systems will be both new latest technology and existing legacy installations. Producing and reviewing technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, reviewing supplier tender bids and technical submissions. Supervising and mentoring our Graduates and Engineers assisting them to develop their knowledge and skills. Understanding, applying and contributing to design standards with a good knowledge of Client and WIMES standards. Positively engaging with the client, building relationships and supporting them to achieve their aims. What you'll need: Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience Experience of successfully delivering high quality outputs in accordance with design, quality and safety standards What's in it for you: Financial wellbeing MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes. Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs Health and wellbeing A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme. Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave. Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities Learning and development MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Other Information This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities - from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk - our projects make a real difference. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald Agile working We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. Location(s) Manchester, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Water Discipline: Water Job Ref: 16519

Technical Principal / Technical Director - Materials Engineering Location/s: Croydon, Birmingham, Sheffield Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join Mott MacDonald's Special Services team, part of our Heavy Civils Infrastructure Division based in Mott MacDonald's Croydon office. Mott MacDonald's Special Services team was established more than forty years ago to develop innovative solutions to emerging engineering challenges. Since then we have continued to grow and evolve, having established an enviable track record of innovation and excellence in the industry. Our people are talented and inquisitive individuals with a love of technical challenges and problem solving, drawn from diverse backgrounds including materials technology, civil and structural engineering, advanced structural analysis, applied technology and the management of civil engineering assets. Our projects are rich and varied and involve a wide range of asset types across their full asset lifecycle, from creation to decommissioning, in sectors from transportation and utilities to energy and defence. Our clients include national infrastructure owners, major contractors, government agencies and industry research bodies, and we also provide specialist technical support to colleagues across the wider Mott MacDonald organisation. Our expertise has been gained over many years through delivery on high profile projects in the UK and internationally, including Crossrail, High Speed 2, BART Silicon Valley Phase II, Thames Tideway and Sydney Metro. Our clients' drive to improve efficiency in creating and maintaining sustainable infrastructure, while reducing its associated carbon emissions, continues to create exciting opportunities for our expertise and to support our growth strategy. As a result, we are currently seeking to recruit a Technical Principal or Technical Director in Materials Engineering to join us and take a senior role in our team, helping to shape its future and ensure its continued success. Key responsibilities and duties include: Helping to lead and grow the materials engineering workstream through engagement with new and existing clients to win exciting and challenging new projects Raising the profile of the workstream, and of our wider team, within the industry through helping to publicise its capabilities, strengths and successes. This will require you to be involved in producing technical papers and articles for publication, attending meetings and conferences and giving presentations Providing technical direction and leadership to our team and ensuring application of sound and appropriate technical approaches in developing solutions, ensuring the highest technical standards are met and quality assurance processes are in place and rigorously followed Identifying opportunities with new and existing clients, developing proposals and bids in response to tenders and winning interesting and rewarding new work for yourself and the team Ensuring the technical and commercial outcomes of our projects and of the overall workstream, and achieving high levels of client satisfaction with our solutions and deliverables Producing technical reports and other project deliverables to a high standard and supervising and guiding others to do the same through reviewing, checking and approval of their work Team development through line management, mentoring and guiding the technical and professional development of colleagues and, as appropriate, through selective recruitment You are a skilled and experienced professional specialising in construction materials technology with sound technical knowledge and considerable relevant experience gained in an engineering or materials testing/consultancy context, or similar. You will hold academic qualifications (Batchelors or Masters Degree and/or PhD) within Materials, Civil or Structural Engineering and be Chartered through a relevant professional engineering/materials institution (e.g. ICE, IStructE, IMMM, ICT) with evidence of ongoing involvement and activity within the profession. In addition to your technical expertise, you will have a demonstrable track record of building and maintaining good client relationships and helping to win and successfully deliver technically challenging work. You will have experience of working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues from a diverse range of technical backgrounds to develop bespoke and innovative materials related solutions for infrastructure projects within the built environment, and of managing, mentoring and motivating people to deliver technical excellence. Your key strengths and areas of expertise will include: A strong technical knowledge of construction materials commonly used in civil engineering structures, including concrete, steel and preferably others. Including: A detailed knowledge of concrete performance, specification and durability in service, including low carbon concrete and sustainable construction Preferably, expertise in steel and other metallics, including corrosion assessment and protection measures including cathodic protection Significant experience of materials selection, use and specification for major civil engineering projects Knowledge and experience in the characterisation of construction materials in existing structures using a range of in situ and laboratory testing, including intrusive and non destructive methods, and the interpretation of test results to provide advice on their condition, performance, durability and, where necessary, repair Knowledge of/interest in new materials Evidence of profile and recognition within the industry, publication of your work and the ability to draw upon an extensive professional network across industry and academia/research A track record of being proactive and successful in developing close and sustained working relationships with internal and external clients and in winning and delivering new work Involvement in innovation, research and development gained in industry and/or academia Highly collaborative, personable and positive by nature, you will have the willingness and drive to share responsibility for managing, strengthening, promoting and leading our existing team of material technologists/engineers Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others through effective written and verbal communication, including presentations and report writing An interest in guiding and supporting early career professionals as they progress towards chartership and beyond About you: This is an opportunity to take a senior role in our high performing team and to help to shape it and share in its success. As a Technical Principal/ Technical Director you will share responsibility for leading, strengthening and growing our materials technology/engineering workstream and contribute to the leadership and success of our wider Special Services team. You will help to manage and lead a small team of specialist material technologists/engineers delivering a diverse workload ranging from answering materials related technical queries from colleagues and clients to supporting the materials selection, specification and construction stage troubleshooting of large and complex construction projects worldwide. You will take personal responsibility for the technical and commercial outcomes of a variety of projects and delivering sustainable and cost effective solutions for our internal and external clients. You will have a remit to strengthen our materials workstream, help guide its technical direction and support its growth and successful technical and commercial performance. This will require you to use your professional knowledge and network to improve our team's profile in the industry, identify opportunities for new work, develop sound technical solutions, produce bids in response to tenders and be successful in winning and delivering new work for yourself and colleagues . click apply for full job details

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Technical Principal/Technical Director in Materials Engineering for the Special Services team based in the UK. The role focuses on leading the materials technology workstream across major civil and infrastructure projects, including high-profile UK and international schemes. You will hold a Chartered status with a relevant institution and have demonstrable leadership in materials selection, testing, and specification.

Location/s: London, Croydon, Manchester; UK Croydon, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom Country United Kingdom Contract type Permanent Work pattern Variable Hours, Part Time, Full Time Market Transport Project programme and commercial management Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role As a Senior Project Manager in the Rail division, you will lead the delivery of feasibility studies, design andrelated professional services for UK rail clients, including transport authorities, design-and-build (D&B)contractors and rolling stock manufacturers. Working within a team of 40 project management professionals, you will manage projects delivered bymultidisciplinary technical teams. Infrastructure work ranges from small renewals of around £100,000 to majorD&B schemes exceeding £3 million, covering stations, bridges, accessibility upgrades, track, signalling,telecommunications, electrification and plant, traction power, overhead catenary and tunnel systems. Rollingstock projects typically involve new fleet procurement or fleet life extension. Most projects also include systemsengineering and assurance. You will work within a matrix structure, reporting professionally to the Head of Discipline for ProjectManagement and, for each assignment, to the relevant Project Principal within your client portfolio. We contribute to many of the UK's largest and most complex rail projects, providing a strong environment forcareer development. Senior Project Managers who deliver positive outcomes for clients, colleagues and thebusiness can progress to Project Principal roles, supervising other project managers, or move into flagshipprojects in the UK or internationally. Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multicultural,multidisciplinary teams Proven experience managing projects from client engagement and bid development through planning,design and delivery Strong knowledge and practical experience of project controls, including earned value analysis Proven experience managing project change, including administration, negotiation and close-out A degree in project management, engineering or a related discipline Chartered status, or progress towards it, with a relevant professional institution Working towards APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status or an equivalent qualification Knowledge of the rail sector, including civil and structural engineering, rail systems and/or rolling stock Understanding of design development and delivery on railway projects A proactive approach to improving project delivery efficiency Experience establishing and/or administering NEC contracts Experience negotiating and agreeing project final accounts Experience developing and maintaining project programmes in Primavera P6 Experience managing the technical or commercial aspects of bids and proposals Experience supervising and developing early-career project professionals UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. 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. AI Usage At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application. Accessibility We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle 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. 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability . click apply for full job details

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Rail division to lead feasibility studies, design and related professional services for UK rail clients. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects ranging from renewals to major schemes within a matrix structure. You will apply strong project controls, including earned value analysis, manage changes, and collaborate with clients, design-build partners, and regulators.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design within the Buildings Unit, delivering projects across the UK and Ireland and occasionally overseas. You will mentor engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will manage ground investigations, assessments, and reports, applying Eurocodes while supporting sustainability and budget considerations.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the Rail division to lead feasibility studies, design and related professional services for UK rail clients. You will manage projects delivered by multidisciplinary teams across the UK in a matrix structure and report to the Head of Discipline for Project Management. The role offers exposure to major rail schemes and opportunities to progress to senior leadership within a globally respected consultancy.

We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. About the business unit The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors. Overview of role As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer you will be a key member of our growing Ground Engineering team within the Buildings Unit. You will have the opportunity to deliver exciting projects across the UK, Ireland and occasionally overseas while working with a talented team of ground engineers. You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience in the Buildings market and work with a range of public and private sector clients on rewarding projects. You will work across sectors including defence, health, education, transportation, maritime, water and energy. The role will be varied and offers fantastic opportunities for personal and career development. You'll deliver geotechnical projects and provide geotechnical leadership of project teams. You will manage and produce design solutions, reports and specifications in line with current Eurocodes. You'll contribute to risk assessments, employ sustainability measures, and undertaking budgeting and cost control. Your responsibilities Design of building foundations and basements Management and delivery of Ground Investigations (scope, specifications, supervision, GIRs etc) Design retaining wall systems Travel to project sites when necessary for project delivery and client meetings Manage geotechnical design teams on multi-disciplinary projects Qualifications Masters in civil engineering with emphasis on geotechnics Chartered Engineer with the ICE or equivalent Experience of managing small to medium geotechnical project teams and track record of successfully project delivery Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise with various clients and build professional relationships Ability to prioritise the needs of the Client to deliver high quality design to meet their needs Experience of delivering Ground Investigations and GIRs Experience guiding and nurturing Engineers in their technical development Additional requirements Prepared to travel as needed for project delivery Candidates should be willing to travel within the UK & Ireland Ability to direct and deliver multiple concurrent projects or one large project on time and within budget UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. 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. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Flexible working Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Benefits Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle 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. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Public Health) to oversee technical quality, lead public health design across the full project lifecycle, and direct tunnel drainage, pumped drainage, fire mains, and fixed firefighting systems. You will join an established team with a broad range of experience, from principal engineers to apprentices, sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues. The role is based in a Rail office with travel in the UK or overseas as required.

Location/s: London, Croydon, Manchester; UK Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About The Business Unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview Of The Role As a Senior Project Manager in the Rail division, you will lead the delivery of feasibility studies, design and related professional services for UK rail clients, including transport authorities, design and build (D B) contractors and rolling stock manufacturers. Working within a team of 40 project management professionals, you will manage projects delivered by multidisciplinary technical teams. Infrastructure work ranges from small renewals of around £100,000 to major D B schemes exceeding £3 million, covering stations, bridges, accessibility upgrades, track, signalling, telecommunications, electrification and plant, traction power, overhead catenary and tunnel systems. Rolling stock projects typically involve new fleet procurement or fleet life extension. Most projects also include systems engineering and assurance. You will work within a matrix structure, reporting professionally to the Head of Discipline for Project Management and, for each assignment, to the relevant Project Principal within your client portfolio. We contribute to many of the UK's largest and most complex rail projects, providing a strong environment for career development. Senior Project Managers who deliver positive outcomes for clients, colleagues and the business can progress to Project Principal roles, supervising other project managers, or move into flagship projects in the UK or internationally. Candidate specification Essential: Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multicultural, multidisciplinary teams Proven experience managing projects from client engagement and bid development through planning, design and delivery Strong knowledge and practical experience of project controls, including earned value analysis Proven experience managing project change, including administration, negotiation and close-out A degree in project management, engineering or a related discipline Chartered status, or progress towards it, with a relevant professional institution Desirable: Working towards APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status or an equivalent qualification Knowledge of the rail sector, including civil and structural engineering, rail systems and/or rolling stock Understanding of design development and delivery on railway projects A proactive approach to improving project delivery efficiency Experience establishing and/or administering NEC contracts Experience negotiating and agreeing project final accountsExperience developing and maintaining project programmes in Primavera P6 Experience managing the technical or commercial aspects of bids and proposals Experience supervising and developing early career project professionals UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well being, flexibility, and trust. 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. AI Usage At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application. Accessibility We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle 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. 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network. . click apply for full job details