Senior Aviation Project Manager

Mott MacDonald; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Bonuses (discretionary)

Life insurance

Extra annual leave

Employee networks

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks an experienced Project Manager to join our Perth team, delivering major aviation, infrastructure and capital works projects within live operational environments. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risks and dependencies, and drive procurement and construction success.

You are a proactive delivery leader with a strong track record and the ability to build trusted client relationships with airport operators, consultants and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Experienced project professional with a track record delivering complex infrastructure, aviation or major capital works projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, procurement, construction methodologies and project controls.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, procurement and delivery phases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, procurement and delivery phases.
• Manage project risks and dependencies and provide confidence around programme outcomes.
• Balance stakeholder expectations, programme commitments and delivery outcomes to ensure successful procurement and construction.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Procurement

Governance

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Project programme and commercial management

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Perth team, supporting the delivery of major aviation, infrastructure and capital works projects within complex operational environments. You will play a key role in helping clients navigate the journey from concept and design through procurement, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), construction and project completion.

This role is suited to a proactive delivery leader who understands not only how projects are designed, but how they are successfully delivered. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project risks and dependencies, provide confidence around programme outcomes, and ensure projects are well positioned for procurement and construction.

Working closely with airport operators, consultants, contractors and industry stakeholders, you will build trusted client relationships, identify new opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of our aviation and infrastructure business.

About You

You are an experienced project professional with a strong track record delivering complex infrastructure, aviation or capital works projects. You understand the realities of delivering projects in live operational environments and can confidently balance stakeholder expectations, programme commitments, risk management and delivery outcomes.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• 6-10+ years' experience delivering infrastructure, aviation or major capital works projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, procurement, construction methodologies and project controls.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, procurement and delivery phases.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and an ability to build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and industry partners.
• Strong commercial, risk management and governance capability.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Australian security clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is desirable

As a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter and signatory to the Veteran Employment Commitment, we actively encourage applications from current and former Australian Defence Force personnel

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

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.