Project Manager - Water & Environment

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the entire scope required for successful delivery of projects including: appraisal, planning, detailed design, construction and delivery phases. To deliver these by complying with HM Treasury Governance and processes specifically; Project Management, Health & Safety, Commercial, Risk & Value, Budget. Manage a delivery team and all key stakeholders.

• Delivery on time within cost and to stated quality standards
• Ensure the embedding of sustainability principles
• Effective management of health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged on the project
• Deliver within specified internal and client governance tolerances
• Ensure the relevant safety management system has been employed
• Coordinate and manage contract requirements (NEC) relating to design solutions, construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with the Technical lead as per the delivery strategy to ensure excellence in Health and Safety in design
• Be accountable for the expenditure, and overall out turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance.
• Ensure effective communication and interfaces with the supply chain and procurement functions.
• Be responsible for ensuring the change control process is followed including managing and recording all change to time, cost and quality.
• Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities. Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions.
• Manage project risk and opportunities effectively - take responsibility for the identification, allocation and management of the project risk and opportunities, taking effective mitigation measures to reduce risk.
• Be accountable for the commercial objectives specific to the project - ensure necessary reporting & information is delivered on time, to the required standard.
• Maintain excellent communications with the client and wider programme team.
• Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required.
• Ensure the effective and efficient close out of all projects

Required for the position of Project Manager W&E

• A degree in engineering or project management subject
• A relevant professional qualification with the APM or Prince 2
• Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body; MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS etc..
• Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement
• Experience of managing projects within the Water and Environment Sector
• Experience of NEC contracts and their practical application
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Able to foster and promote collaborative working relationships
• Experience of working 'client side' for the Environment Agency, DEFRA or other RMA's would be an advantage

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You will be given the opportunity to apply through this scheme when making your application.

Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

Benefits we offer:

* Pension matched up to 7%
* Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
* An annual professional institution subscription
* Life insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
* Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including cycle to work & Interest free season ticket loans etc.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organisation. We promote equal opportunities and have several initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture; Our dedicated inclusive recruitment page provides more information on our efforts and recognitions.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.