Mott MacDonald
Head of Function - Quality, Health & Safety
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Head of Health, Safety and Quality
Location/s: National Office Locations: Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Croydon
Recruiter Contact:
- David McFall
- Danielle Judd
Closing Date: 15/07/2026 – 1700
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across 50+ countries and 140+ offices.
We deliver work spanning industries such as built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health, and care.
Our mission centres on people—collaborative, learning cultures where everyone excels. Fully employee-owned, Mott MacDonald grows with global specialists who invest deeply in community impact.
About the Business Unit (Advisory & Programme Delivery)
Our Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit provides project management, commercial management, and advisory services across:
- Built environment
- Defence
- Energy
- Water
- Environmental
- Transportation
- Health and care
We deliver £20bn+ projects, leveraging:
- Programme management
- Project management
- Cost-intensive consulting
- Health & care management
- Digital transformation
- Infrastructure finance
Overview of the Role: Head of Health, Safety & Quality
You will lead the Health, Safety, and Quality (H, S, & Q) team, bridging expert delivery across Transportation, Social Infrastructure, Environment & Water, Energy & Defence, and Built Environment sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a growth-centric strategic plan aligned with the broader Specialist Advisory offering
- Team Management: Lead 60+ cross-sector H, S, & Q specialists (from both internal and multi-disciplinary teams), ensuring career alignment and effective use of resources
- Recruitment & Resourcing: Responsible for staffing with right skills to support projects and growth goals
- Project Involvement: Participate in delivery and ensuring adherence to internal methodologies
- Business Development:
- Deliver targeted HE, S, & Q solutions for internal and external APD clients
- Champion market expansion and revenue-related analysis
- Lead capture strategies and business development activities
- Quality Ambassadorship:
- Drive industry-leading best practice H, S, & Q standards within Mott MacDonald
- Represent business at external forums, showcasing reputational excellence
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Candidate Specification
Required:
- Leadership: Proven ability to establish, define, and culture-coach new teams, fostering high performance
- Business Acumen: Holistic problem solving with track record of market opportunity maximisation
- Collaboration: Disciplined advisor and influencer enabling consultative selling
- Client Relations: Skilled in managing at all stakeholder levels, building relationships, and driving profitability
- Organisational Fit: Thrives in multi-layered matrix environments (infrastructure/construction) through collaboration and alignment
- Communication: Strong verbal and written influence, both internally and externally
Accreditation:
- Degree Qualified (Preferred subject-related qualifications)
- Chartered Professional Status (with a recognised accredited body)
Clearing Consideration:
- Ability to acquire required security clearance for prospective role
Employer Information
UK Immigration Policy:
Mott MacDonald is not currently offering Skilled Worker Sponsorship due to recent UK Government policy updates (April 2024). Alternative visa pathways remain open for eligible candidates; contact recruitment teams for advice.
Working Arrangements:
- Agile Flexibility: Hybrid approach trusted to deliver balance between personal needs/performance goals
Diversity, Inclusion, & Support:
- Equal Opportunities: Dedicated to fairness, accessibility, and fostering diverse expression
- Disability Access: Contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for tailored support during recruitment
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Benefits
Health and Wellbeing:
- Health Plan: Private medical insurance, health cash plan covering everyday costs, plus Peppy support for menopause awareness
- Wellbeing Program: Comprehensive resources for employees and families
- Salary Flex: Option to tailor salary into extended health benefits (including family options)
Financial Wellbeing:
- Pension Matching: employer contributions from 4.5%–7% basic salary
- Life Assurance: Policy covering 4x–6x basic salary
- Income Protection: Long-term illness/injury comprehensive cover
- Bonus: Annual rewards schemes, profit-sharing benefits
Lifestyle perks:
- Annual leave: 33–35 days (+ public holidays), increasing to 35+ days after 5 years’ service
- Flexible leave: Bank/sell extra days via savings program
- Discounts: Access to employee savings schemes and high-street retailer partnerships
Family & Carer Support:
- Paid leave:
- Maternity/Adoption: 26 weeks at full salary
- Paternity/Partner: 2 week paid leave
- Shared Parental: Matches maternity paternity at 24 weeks’ full pay
- Care Responsibilities: 5 extra days (2 paid) for significant care duties
Learning & Growth:
- Subscription: Paid membership to a professional institution
- Development: Mindset and technical training pathways through mentoring opportunities
Community & Social Value:
- Employee Networks: Commitment to LGBTQ+, gender, and regional support groups
- Social Outcomes: Volunteering programs to drive societal impact
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Job Ref: 15256
Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time
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