Location/s: UK Flexible
About the business unit
The Energy unit (EEN) 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.
Overview of the role
The Divisional General Manager (DGM) is a key senior leadership role in the Energy Unit leading an established and successful team over 500 across 15 offices in 4 countries. The division is diverse in terms of clients, markets, disciplines, locations and its employees and through all of these has significant opportunities ahead including in its support to the wider Mott MacDonald (MM) Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon a successful foundation, growing our presence and further establishing MM as a leader in the Energy sector. You will identify and set the strategy, direction and lead on culture for how the Nuclear Defence and Civil division will deliver against ambitious profitable sustainable growth targets over the next 2-3 years, with a primary focus on winning and delivering projects whilst creating enduring client relationships at all levels that establish the business firmly as a consultant of choice for them and our people. As DGM, you will be an ambassador and voice for Mott MacDonald across the division and wider Energy Sector, articulating and representing our purpose, brand, vision, and value proposition, and being responsible for managing complex relationships and priorities. You will drive inclusivity and be a natural leader, demonstrating visible leadership & accountability for our culture, including in health, safety & wellbeing.
Key accountabilities
* Prepare and deliver Divisional strategic plans, feeding into both Unit and Sector Plans, and ensure the Division achieves its objectives and optimises financial performance and operational productivity
* Be accountable for overall delivery of budgetary targets, striving for continual improvement across the Division's business and project performance, and productivity through the utilisation of sound financial management principles and a continual review of appropriate management information
* Grow and nurture external relationships, build and maintain strong networks with key clients, business partners, and competitors, driving joint initiatives where appropriate and using these networks to influence and impact the growth and direction of the business
* Ensure sufficient resourcing across the Division to meet the business requirements, engaging with Resource Managers and key stakeholders where appropriate
* Maintain and grow a diverse and collaborative Divisional executive to deliver leadership and services to our people, clients across the division, the wider EEN Unit and MM Group
* Establish and nurture an innovative, challenging, collaborative, and high performing work environment, which supports and fosters the Mott MacDonald values and culture
* Continually improve employee engagement, retention, wellbeing, and career development opportunities for all in the Division by utilising appropriate people management processes and principles, thereby contributing towards making Mott MacDonald the employer of choice
* Manage and lead the Division in compliance with established company policies and Business Management Systems as well as ensuring compliance with all relevant legislations and regulations to ensure the business is operating legally and to the requirements and directives of the Group
* Drive value through support functions ensuring appropriate use demonstrating collaboration, effectiveness, and efficiency
Candidate specification
* A proven leader with a credible & detailed understanding of the challenges associated with growing and delivering a highly effective Energy business
* P&L management experience of a multi-£m business, adept at operating in an organic matrix structure
* An inspiring and growth focused people leader of sizeable divisions, with a team oriented and collaborative focus
* Able to work closely with peers, delegate, motivate and empower individuals and teams effectively
* Proven track record in having delivered business growth sustainably, with a desire and experience to support opportunities and projects across the UK and internationally
* An established voice in the energy sector, with a strong aptitude representing brand, vision, and value proposition to develop market presence and be responsible for managing several complex relationships and priorities
* Specific experience in driving, co-ordinating and motivating highly technical minded individuals with a particular focus towards the energy sector
* Experience of integrating advisory skills and engineering domain skills to deliver improved client outcomes
* Robust commercial acumen & appreciation of risk and mitigations to protect MM
* Ability to exercise sound technical and commercial judgement and decision making in complex, often high-profile situations
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, trust, and strong business ethics
* Registered or accredited professional and membership of a relevant professional institution
Benefits
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.
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