Senior Project Manager

Description:

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees in 50+ countries, is seeking Senior Project Managers to join its growing Buildings division.

The role involves managing diverse construction and built environment projects across both the public and private sectors, including central government, local authority, and private clients (e.g., Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Homes England, MHCLG, Sheffield Council).

As a Senior Project Manager, you will act as the integrator of multidisciplinary teams, guiding projects through the RIBA stages, and ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality, environmental, and social outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients in defining project briefs, governance structures, and strategic goals.

• Establish and procure project teams, manage change control, and oversee project execution plans.

• Lead performance management using KPIs, reports, and communication strategies.

• Act as a leader and mentor to junior team members.

• Manage internal project delivery processes (BMS compliance, risk, and commercial performance).

• Support business development efforts, including bids, cross-selling services, and client engagement.

• Capture success stories through project case studies and client feedback.

Candidate Specification:

• Alignment with Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values.

• Demonstrable experience in Buildings sector project management.

• Strong client management and stakeholder relationship skills.

• Chartered or near-chartered professional (MAPM, MRICS, MCIOB).

• Leadership, mentoring, and business development mindset.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and innovation skills.

Benefits Include:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, menopause support, wellbeing program access.

• Financial Security: Pension contribution (4.5%–7%), life assurance (4x salary), income protection scheme, annual bonus schemes.

• Lifestyle & Leave: 33–35 days annual leave (increasing after 5 years), enhanced family leave (26 weeks paid maternity/adoption), carers’ leave, shared parental leave.

• Learning & Growth: Institution subscriptions, technical and soft skills training, mentoring opportunities.

• Community & Inclusion: Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid and agile working options based on client/team needs.

Important Notes:

• Visa Sponsorship: Mott MacDonald is not offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship due to UK government changes (April 2024). Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK.

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time.

• Job Ref: 10067

• Recruiter Contact: Steven Johnston