ECC Project Manager

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

As a ECC Project Manager you will be responsible for the entire scope required for successful delivery of projects including: appraisal, planning, detailed design, construction and delivery phases. To deliver these by complying with HM Treasury Governance and processes specifically; Project Management, Health & Safety, Commercial, Risk & Value, Budget. Manage a delivery team and all key stakeholder.

What you will contribute to the team:

* Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities. Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions * Manage project risk and opportunities effectively - take responsibility for the identification, allocation and management of the project risk and opportunities, taking effective mitigation measures to reduce risk * Be accountable for the commercial objectives specific to the project - ensure necessary reporting & information is delivered on time, to the required standard * Maintain excellent communications with the client and wider programme team * Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams  to update the programme as required

Candidate specification

Essential:

* A degree in engineering or project management subject * A relevant professional qualification with the APM or Prince 2 * Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body; MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS etc * Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement * Experience of managing projects within the Water and Environment Sector * Experience of NEC contracts and their practical application

Desirable

* Excellent written and oral communication * Able to foster and promote collaborative working relationships * Experience of working ‘client side’ for the Environment Agency, DEFRA or other RMA’s would be an advantage

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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.

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.

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.

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