Locations: Bristol, Newcastle, Croydon, Southampton, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff, London
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess
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 incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Overview of the role
We are a global engineering, management and development consultancyworking across allbuilt environment sectors. We are one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world.
OurspecialistGateway Infrastructureteamis based in London, UK, and delivers majortransportplanning and development projectsglobally, working collaboratively with our regional offices.
We are seekingaTechnical Directorwho is a specialist inLandside Airport Planning(Development Planning).The successful candidate will berecognised in the industry as atechnical expert in their specialist field.
The candidate willbe part of aglobally respected and diverse teamof airport planners,airfield engineers andforecast,capacityand business analysts.
Keyresponsibilities include:
TechnicalExcellence
* Leaddevelopmentplanning workstreamsonmajor airport development,portand coastal developmentprogrammes, for owners and operators.
* Support scheme development and consenting approvals for port (air and water) related schemes
* Be recognisedby our clients and within the aviation industry as atechnical specialistwithworld-classlandside planningexpertise.
* Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helpingsupportthem to develop theirlandside planningcapabilities.
* Developourplanningexpertiseacross allport(air andwater)landside facilities include those forsurface transport, airport cities, cargo andlogistics, ancillary and support facilities, andportadjacent land uses.
* Optimiselandside planningat ports(Air and water)for land-use and operational efficiency.
* Understand surface accessnumericalcapacity analysis andsimulation modelling to be able to work closely and collaboratively with transport planners and modellers who specialise in this work.
Business Development
* Seekandpursue new business opportunities to growourairportlandsideplanning services.
* Buildandmaintainrobustrelationships withnewand existingairport operatorclients, influencing keydirectorsto become their preferred consultant.
* Plan andpositioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects,converting them into projects,producinghigh-qualityproposals that are both technically and commercially sound.
Project Delivery:
* Technicalleadershipoflandside planning workstreamsofmajor airportmasterplanand development projects.
* Communicateeffectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in thelandside planningprinciplesof their development programmes.
* Perform the role ofTechnicalDirector/Principal, accountable forachievingsuccessfulprojectoutcomes,coachingand mentoringProject Managers.
* AsTechnicalDirector/Principalbeaccountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight.
Candidate specification:
Essential experience:
* Extensive experience inportlandside planning, includingwork on large scale development programmes(development planning of major infrastructure).
* Experience to include landside transportfacilities, port operations, land-use planning,cargo andlogistics, airport cities, and port support facilities.
We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:
* Proactive and self-motivated, witha learning mindset.
* A person who is naturally curious, who is willing to adopt new techniques and softwareand strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working.
* An ability to buildandmaintainstrong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant.
* Strong projectleadershipskillswith anability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
* A team player whonurturesand uplifts colleagues, andis able tofoster teamwork and collaboration
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support 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 support you.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
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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