Client-Side Project Lead — Water & Environment

Mott MacDonald Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Peppy menopause support

Flexible benefits

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced project programme and commercial manager to lead client-side delivery across engineering and advisory services. You will drive cost, time and quality, embed sustainability, manage safety, and liaise with the supply chain to meet governance requirements.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering or PM degree, professional qualification (APM preferred), and NEC contract experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: degree in engineering or project management
• Essential: professional qualification (preferably APM)
• Full membership or working towards membership of a relevant chartered body (MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS, etc.)
• Project management experience across disciplines
• Experience of managing projects within Water and Environment Sector
• Excellent written and oral communication
• NEC contract experience
• Able to foster and promote collaborative working relationships

Responsibilities

• Delivery on time within cost and to quality standards
• Coordinate and manage contract requirements (NEC or Icheme) relating to design, construction and commissioning
• Active stakeholder management and interface with supply chain and procurement
• Manage project risks and opportunities with mitigation measures
• Maintain client communications and governance reporting
• Ensure project programme updates with multidisciplinary teams
• Close out of all projects

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced project programme and commercial manager to lead client-side delivery across engineering and advisory services. You will drive cost, time and quality, embed sustainability, manage safety, and liaise with the supply chain to meet governance requirements.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering or PM degree, professional qualification (APM preferred), and NEC contract experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills.