Mott MacDonald
Technical Director Maritime
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Location: Liverpool
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. 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.
Job Description
We are looking to appoint a Technical Principal in the Ports Coastal and Offshore (PCO) team who will bring their skills and passion to support the growth of our team.
As part of the senior leadership team of PCO, you will have a significant input and influence on the future direction of the team. You will influence our projects by directing successful outcomes, understanding the latest methods, processes and techniques required to drive optimal solutions. You will develop client relationships and lead business development initiatives. You will support development of our external profile and internal resource capability and play a key role in driving forward in particular both our Offshore and Coastal markets. You will work across projects in each of our Ports, Coastal and Offshore markets as needed and appropriate. Due to the nature of our work, you will be willing to travel overseas for project assignments when required. You will be supported in your career aspirations as they develop over time and will be flexible to accommodate changing project and team needs. You will mentor and support members of the PCO team progress their own development.
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Responsibilities
- As Technical Principal, to support Ports, Coastal and Offshore projects by leading delivery of projects, supporting growth and development of project management and technical skills within PCO and supporting development of industry guidance and best practice via working groups with PIANC/BSI etc.
- As Technical Principal, supervising and monitoring progress of design delivery, identifying the need for and direct technical risk assessments, contributing to the PCO technical training plan, attending Technical Principal group sessions.
- As a Senior Member of PCO, responsibilities would include supporting growth in terms of revenue and team size, contributing to Business Planning and Business Development activities, being active in team development, supporting targeted recruitment and undertaking a line management role.
Candidate Specification
- A degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered with a relevant professional institution (or equivalent)
- Experience working in and around multi-disciplinary projects, ideally within Ports, Coastal or Offshore environments
- Familiarity with industry codes & standards
- Strong communication, team working and problem-solving skills
This role is available as part time, job share or full time. Due to the nature of our work, you will be willing to travel overseas for project assignments when required.
Benefits
- Financial wellbeing: Pension matching, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits.
- Employee Ownership: Shared success model with bonuses and direct pathway towards ownership.
- Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, Peppy support, flexible salary options.
- Lifestyle: Minimum of 33-35 days holiday, employee saving schemes, and discounts.
- Enhanced family and carers leave: Paid maternity, adoption, paternity/partner, and shared parental leave.
- Learning and development: Annual professional institution subscription, mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
- Networks, communities, and social outcomes: Employee networks and community support.
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UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Agile Working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Location(s): Liverpool, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Maritime
Job Ref: 12971
Recruiter Contact: Ainsley Anstess
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