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Location: Southampton, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, UK.
Overview of the Role
Mott MacDonald is a global leader advising clients in the planning, design, and construction of coastal and offshore infrastructure. As a key member of the Ports, Coastal and Offshore (PCO) team, you will influence project success, delivering sustainable solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Your responsibilities include leading projects focused on coastal resilience, climate adaptation, and marine ecosystem management across the Caribbean, North America, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the UK.
Responsibilities
* Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver coastal resilience projects.
* Develop business cases, feasibility studies, technical design and construction supervision.
* Provide technical leadership and project management of deliverables.
* Mentor junior team members, support business development, and bid preparation.
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Master’s degree in Coastal Science, Oceanography, or related field.
* Experience in Coastal Management in a consultancy environment.
* Demonstrated project leadership.
* Strong written communication skills – comfortable writing reports and delivering presentations.
* Familiarity with climate adaptation planning and policy.
* Experience in business development, client liaison and bid preparation.
* Chartered with a relevant professional institution such as CIWEM (or equivalent experience).
* Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, and coastal modelling tools (e.g., Delft3D, SWAN, ADCIRC) advantageous.
Desirable
* Willingness to travel overseas for project assignments.
* Strong networking skills, ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
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.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance.
* Health cash plan.
* Access to Peppy menopause support.
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme.
* Flex your salary to support a wide range of health benefits.
Financial Wellbeing
* Pension contributions 4.5–7% match.
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary.
* Income protection scheme.
* Flexible benefits (life assurance, critical illness, payroll savings, will writing).
* Annual bonus scheme.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33–35 days holiday per year (35 days after 5 years).
* Leave buying/selling option.
* Employee saving schemes and retail discounts.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
* 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Up to 5 additional leave days for caring responsibilities.
Learning and Development
* Annual professional institution subscription.
* Mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Employee networks for LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.
* Social outcomes in communities.
Contract & Working Pattern
Permanent, Full-time. Open to part-time or job-share arrangements.
Location and Job Details
* Southampton, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, UK.
* Job Ref: 12889.
* Recruiter: Ainsley Anstess.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald does not offer sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route.
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