Regional Client Director

Mott MacDonald; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Regional Client Director, where your passion for client engagement and transport solutions will shine. In this pivotal role, you will develop strategies, foster client relationships, and lead projects that shape the future of transport across the UK. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the transport sector. You will be part of a diverse team dedicated to improving society through effective transport solutions, ensuring your contributions are valued and recognized. If you are eager to drive change and deliver exceptional results, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 7%

Life insurance

Continuous development opportunities

Agile/flexible working

Enhanced parental leave policies

Flexible benefits that suit you

Wellbeing support

Access to Advanced Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in work winning and client account management.
• Established network of industry relationships and transport expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategy for the Regional Account.
• Lead bids and project work while coordinating with teams.

Skills

Client Engagement

Transport Planning

Account Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Digital Technology Implementation

Education

Transport Planning or Civil Engineering Degree

Equivalent Qualifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Job Ref: 6414

Location/s: London, Croydon, Southampton, Reading, Bristol, Exeter, Liverpool, Manchester, Altrincham, Norwich, Cambridge, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Dublin, Cork
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
Recruiter contact: Madeleine Knight

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of role
We are looking for Regional Client Directors to join our transport planning, public transport, transport modelling, future foresight, transport technology and highways team.

You will be responsible for engaging with targeted clients in the region and coordinating with appropriate teams and counterparts in other units within Mott MacDonald. You will also be required to lead bids and project work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing the strategy for the Regional Account;
• Developing and delivering a Client Engagement Plan;
• Continually reviewing our strategy against performance and market changes;
• Developing strong and robust client relationships;
• Growing and developing selected Accounts within the Division;
• Meeting sales targets in line with the Business Plan;
• Coordination with key teams in the Division;
• Assessment and prioritisation of opportunities;
• Supporting members of the team with their technical and professional development;
• Implementing digital technology to increase delivery efficiency;
• Supporting the development of bids; and
• Leading projects and project teams when appropriate.

Candidate Specification
The successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about client engagement and delivering great transport solutions.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrable experience in work winning across a broad client group;
• Demonstrable experience in client account management;
• An established network of industry relationships in the region;
• Deep knowledge in transport planning or engineering design;
• Experience leading teams and engaging with clients;
• Transport Planning or Civil Engineering degree or equivalent;
• High standard of verbal and written communications;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to travel throughout UK.

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• Broader competencies that could add value to your role;
• Good understanding of Net Zero, sustainability, and carbon;
• Chartered Professional status or equivalent.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all the criteria, please consider applying for the position.

How to apply
Please submit a brief approach of up to 500 words for each region you are interested in which sets out your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Please note that this role will close at midnight on Monday 20th January 2025.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices.

Accessibility
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• Continuous development opportunities
• Agile/flexible working
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Flexible benefits that suit you
• Wellbeing support
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.