Overview
Consultant / Senior Consultant - Industrialised Design and Construction (IDC) role at Mott MacDonald. We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to drive innovation and digital transformation in the built environment. The role supports delivery of strategic and technical advisory services across buildings, water, transport, and energy programmes, embedding IDC principles from concept to completion.
Location
London, Manchester, Cambridge, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh; UK
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and implementation of IDC strategies across client portfolios and programmes, contributing to improvements in delivery efficiency and consistency.
* Apply DfMA and MMC principles to optimise design, delivery, and operational outcomes—demonstrating value through constructability improvements, reduced waste, or enhanced programme certainty.
* Contribute to standardised tools, methods, and delivery models to embed repeatable, scalable IDC solutions across projects.
* Develop IDC metrics and performance indicators to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the value chain.
* Assist in creating case studies, lessons learned, and a library of IDC approaches; support knowledge sharing and application.
* Engage in capacity building, including mentoring staff and contributing to internal knowledge sharing; help grow the next generation of IDC practitioners.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure IDC principles are integrated from concept to completion; promote cross-functional innovation.
* Help develop digital tools and data models to support industrialised delivery, increasing transparency, traceability, and automation.
* Participate in client workshops, stakeholder engagement, and delivery assurance activities; build trusted relationships and reinforce Mott MacDonald’s IDC reputation.
Candidate Specification
The role is multi-position; we welcome a blend of skills suited to IDC. The following outlines the specialisms and experience we’re looking for, with essential and desirable qualifications.
The Specialisms And Experience We’re Looking For
* Manufacturing and Assembly experience
* Building Services experience
* Structural / architectural engineering experience
* Systems Engineering experience
* Supply chain ecosystem management experience
Essential
* Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
* Working towards or recently achieved chartership with a relevant professional body
* Experience applying DfMA, MMC, or platform-based approaches
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Self-motivated, accountable, able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
* Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and challenge the status quo
* Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work (or equivalents) and its application to delivery
* Experience across sectors including Buildings (Healthcare, Education, Defence, Nuclear), Water and Environment, and/or Transport infrastructure
Desirable
* Experience with systems engineering and requirements management tools
* Proficiency in digital delivery and its role in DfMA
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strategic thinking
* Knowledge of Lean principles and logistics
* Understanding of supply chain ecosystems for Industrialised construction
* Awareness of manufacturing and assembly processes and related materials and fabrication methods
* Knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Revit, or parametric design platforms
* Relevant certifications or memberships (e.g. Lean Construction Institute, BuildingSMART) are a plus
* Willingness to support wider initiatives within Mott MacDonald and contribute to advisory services
Behaviours And Values
* Commitment to Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values (Progress; Respect; Integrity; Drive; Excellence)
* Self-starter, open to feedback, and adaptable in a dynamic environment
* Collaborative mindset with strong team orientation
* Strategic and creative problem-solving abilities
* Desire to improve buildability, modernise methods, and use data-driven decision making
Benefits and Other Information
* Security clearance beneficial but not essential
* UK Immigration: No sponsorship for Skilled Worker visa; eligible for alternative routes
* Agile working: hybrid policy
* Equality, diversity, and inclusion: committed to fair employment and inclusive environment
* Accessibility: contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for recruitment adjustments
* Health and wellbeing benefits, financial wellbeing, lifestyle benefits, enhanced family and carers leave, learning and development, networks and social outcomes
Job Details
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Discipline: Consultancy
* Location: London, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Brighton, Cambridge
* Job Ref: 10520
* Recruiter: Madeleine Knight
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