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Mott MacDonald
Position location: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Cambridge, London, Reading, Bristol, Brighton & Manchester
Recruiter contact: Nicola Coyle
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. We value diversity, respect, and inclusion, and are recognized as a top employer and inclusive company in the UK.
About The Division
The Water Consultancy Division specializes in water and wastewater challenges, offering opportunities in diverse, technically demanding projects across the project lifecycle, from feasibility to construction support.
We foster a creative environment that supports career development through technical pathways, mentorship, and global collaboration. If water is the new gold, help address our planet's needs by joining us.
Overview Of Role
As a Principal Design Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in delivering water supply projects, from concept to construction, introducing innovative solutions. You will ensure project success through technical excellence, performance, and client satisfaction, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.
We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth in technical, managerial, or client-facing roles, supporting your career ambitions.
Candidate Specification
* Experience in designing dams, reservoirs, water transfers, treatment works, or pumping stations.
* Proven leadership in complex, multidisciplinary projects.
* Experience managing clients and stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
* Commitment to professional development and knowledge of emerging technical solutions.
* Willingness to work onsite 1-2 days/week.
Desirable
* Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body.
* Experience overseeing deliverables of others in client or collocated roles.
* Enthusiasm for supervising engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Additional Information
Mott MacDonald does not currently sponsor Skilled Worker visas but welcomes applications from eligible candidates through other routes.
If you need support during the application process, contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
We support flexible working arrangements and offer comprehensive benefits including health and wellbeing programs, pension contributions, life assurance, holiday entitlement, family leave, learning opportunities, and community engagement.
Location(s): Leeds, Brighton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Reading, Cambridge, London, Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 5700
Recruiter Contact: Laura Easdon
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Civil Engineering
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