Overview
Managing Director - Advisory & Programme Delivery
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Location: UK-wide
Closing Date: 22/10/2025
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
Recruiter contact: David McFall
We work across global industries, delivering work that defines the future and makes a societal impact in communities served. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. Mott MacDonald is a proudly employee-owned business that aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can feel empowered, included, and valued.
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 now or in future.
Role context
The EUNA Region (EUNA) is recruiting a new Managing Director (Unit General Manager internally) for the Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) Unit to provide leadership and strategic direction to their respective business areas and across the EUNA region. The APD unit provides leadership of project, programme and commercial management (PPCM) services, alongside specialist and strategic advisory services, across sectors including built environment, defence, energy, water, environment, transportation, health and social care. We have around 1400 colleagues in our APD team at the moment.
Key responsibilities
* Provide strategic guidance and direction to ensure the Unit’s ambition aligns to and contributes to group and regional strategies.
* Develop and communicate unit business plans, strategic objectives and budgets with key stakeholders.
* Develop and lead Mott MacDonald’s win and do operations within the Unit.
* Grow and nurture external relationships with clients, partners and competitors; drive joint initiatives to influence growth and direction of the business.
* Collaborate with other Units, Regions and Markets; act as an exemplar and ambassador for the brand, ambition and value proposition.
* Analyse risks, market opportunities and competitive landscape to inform Unit strategic plans and feed into Regional and Market Plans.
* Support Divisional General Managers/Portfolio Leads to win and deliver projects, ensuring STEP processes and BMS requirements are followed.
* Act as a role model for Health, Safety and Wellbeing within the Unit.
* Review performance and monitor progress against monthly KPIs; ensure achievement of Unit objectives and financial/operational targets through innovation and digital capability.
* Be accountable for Unit budgets and continual improvement across Divisions/Portfolios in project performance.
Culture and people
* Lead Divisional General Managers/Portfolio Leads within the Unit; oversee enabling functions (HR, Commercial, Business Development, Win, Technical Excellence, Digital & Operational Management).
* Foster an environment where people are motivated, empowered, and supported to be at their best; promote inclusion and diversity; support career development and succession planning.
* Model ethical standards and values with zero tolerance for unacceptable behaviour.
Collaboration
* Be part of the EUNA Executive Team; champion Region objectives and drive continuous improvement; build relationships across the region and group to support Unit growth.
Candidate specification
Essential
* Experience of managing teams and/or operational or functional business areas.
* Strategic leadership with knowledge of relevant markets and key clients.
* Strong leadership skills to motivate, engage and inspire others.
* Effective team-building to deliver exceptional client service.
* Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
* Ability to listen, support and direct the Unit effectively.
Application process
If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) answering the following question:
What do you believe will be the key opportunities and challenges for a business delivering Advisory and Programme Delivery Services in the UK over the next 3–5 years and how would you add value in this role?
Closing date for applications is 22 October; interviews to take place w/c 3 November. For questions, contact David.McFall@Mottmac.com.
Benefits and working arrangements
Work policy: Hybrid working to balance client, team, and personal commitments.
Equality, diversity and inclusion: We promote equal opportunities and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility: If you need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
* Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing program, and family support options.
* Financial wellbeing: Pension contributions matching 4.5%–7%, life assurance up to 4x (optional to 6x), income protection, flexible benefits, annual bonus schemes.
* Lifestyle: 33–35 days holiday (increases with service), savings schemes and retail discounts.
* Enhanced family and carers leave: maternity/adoption up to 26 weeks, shared parental leave up to 24 weeks, extended caring leave.
* Learning and development: Professional subscription and opportunities for training and mentoring.
* Networks and social outcomes: Employee networks and community involvement.
Location(s): London, Edinburgh, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester. Contract: Permanent. Work pattern: Full Time. Discipline: Other. Job Ref: 11791. Recruiter contact: David McFall.
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