Overview
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 diverse industries, delivering projects that define our future and have a positive societal impact. We are an employee-owned business that values collaboration, learning, and growth, with opportunities to specialise or broaden experience within our international community.
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the delivery of environment and water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have awareness of NEC contracts and a solid understanding of project lifecycle management within regulated sectors. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that enhance the environment, water quality, sustainability, and community resilience to environmental challenges such as climate change and flood risk management.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of water and environment projects under NEC3/NEC4 contracts
* Support the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in managing scope, budget, schedule, and risk across multiple workstreams
* Coordinate with stakeholders including clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies
* Prepare and maintain project documentation including programmes, risk registers, early warnings, and compensation event records
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, health & safety standards, and contract obligations
* Attend site visits, progress meetings, and contribute to quality assurance and performance reviews
* Assist in procurement activities and contract administration in line with NEC principles
Candidate specification
* Essential
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related discipline
* 3+ years of experience in project delivery within the water or environmental sector
* Awareness of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts (ECC, PSC, or TSC)
* Actively working towards MAPM, ChPP, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS, etc.
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Project management experience across high risk/high complexity/high value projects with a focus on stakeholder management and risk
* Knowledge of CDM regulations
* Ability to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the nominated office
* Collaborative mindset, can-do attitude, and willingness to learn
Desirable
* Experience with NEC PSC and ECC
* Experience across the full project lifecycle
* Experience in the environment and water sector
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Agile working
We offer a hybrid working policy that supports flexibility, well-being, and trust between you and your manager.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for UK colleagues
* Health cash plan for everyday costs
* Peppy access for menopause support
* Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
* Flexible benefits to include health options for family
Financial wellbeing
* Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
* Life assurance up to 4x salary (optional to 6x)
* Income protection and return-to-work support
* Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing
* Share in financial success via bonus schemes
Lifestyle
* Holiday entitlement typically 33-35 days, with buy/sell options
* 35 days after 5 years’ service
* Savings schemes and retailer discounts
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
* Shared parental leave with up to 24 weeks at full pay
* Extra leave for caring responsibilities
Learning and development
* Annual professional institution subscription
* Mentoring, training, and self-development opportunities
Networks and social impact
* Active employee networks and opportunities to contribute to communities
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