Mott MacDonald
Senior Technical Project Manager
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Senior Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager (Water & Wastewater) - AMP8
Locations: London, Cambridge, Croydon, Brighton, Southampton, Reading, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Inverness; UK
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 drive innovation across industries, tackling societal challenges—safe water supplies, flood prevention, and river restoration. At our core is a belief in our people: collaborative environments, skill-sharing, and empowerment ensure shared success. As an employee-owned business, we prioritise flexibility, inclusion, and purpose-driven growth.
About the Water Utilities Division
The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for water challenges in the UK and Ireland. Our teams deliver end-to-end solutions—from strategic advice to detailed design—for water treatment, distribution, stormwater systems, river health, and sustainably managed sewerage.
Work covers:
- Water distribution, storage, and treatment
- Storm overflow, SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems)
- Wastewater drainage and recycling
- Desalination projects
Our clients include UK water utility companies and international organisations.
Overview of the Role
This Permanent, Full-Time position requires a Technical Project Manager (Water & Wastewater) to lead projects during AMP8, ensuring compliance, cost/efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. You will:
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Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering Water & Wastewater Projects
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle
- Manage design, construction support, and delivery consulting
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key interface, building trusted relationships
- Interface with UK water companies and public/private sector clients
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Mitigate risks, maintain budgets/timescales
- Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks, AMPs, and CDM regulations
- Operational Oversight
- Oversee forecasting, programme control, and reporting
- Support bid/proposal submissions, bringing technical and commercial expertise
Impact: Your role will directly contribute to safeguarding the UK’s water resources, improving infrastructure resilience, and addressing urban environmental challenges.
Candidate Specification
Essentials:
✔ Degree-qualified in engineering, water science, or related field ✔ Demonstrable project management experience in UK water/wastewater infrastructure ✔ Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across all project lifecycle stages ✔ Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills ✔ Risk assessment & mitigation expertise in water/engineering ✔ Ability to work independently with mentorship attitude
Desirable:
🔹 APEM PMQ / MAPM qualifications (or equivalent) 🔹 Familiarity with UK AMP frameworks 🔹 Knowledge of CDM regulations and design management 🔹 Bid/tender experience
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Mott MacDonald is committed to equity and ensures reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.
Working at Mott MacDonald
Culture & Benefits:
💰 Financial Wellbeing
- 5%-7% employer pension matching (plus bonuses)
- Life assurance up to 6x salary with critical illness cover
- Optional salary flex for increased coverage
🙌 Employee Ownership
- Direct stake in company success (profits shared)
- Clear progression paths, including potential day-one ownership for senior roles
👩⚕️/💙 Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Cash plans for medical treatments 📚 Learning Opportunities
- Professional institution subscriptions
- Mentoring, diverse course programs, and self-development
Leave & Work-Life Balance:
- 33-35 days holiday (with 35 days post 5 years)
- Hybrid/agile working policies
- Enhanced family leave: up to 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption
- Five additional days leave for caring responsibilities (two paid)
Locations & Next Steps
Cities: Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester & 8 other locations Region: Mid England/Scotland/West
Apply via the job link (or contact completeapplication@mottmac.com for details). Ref: 14971 Recruiter Contact: Laura Kennedy
Mott MacDonald are no longer offering UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
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