Mott MacDonald
Technical Principal - Mechanical Engineering
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Building Environment Director – Healthcare Sector Location/s: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester; UK
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 diverse industries, delivering innovative projects that shape a sustainable future and positively impact communities. Our success is driven by our people – we thrive when they succeed. We foster collaboration, growth, and excellence, ensuring each individual can flourish within our proudly employee-owned organisation.
Overview of the Role
To meet the evolving demands of tomorrow’s built environment, Mott MacDonald plays a pivotal role in shaping net zero carbon policy and healthcare infrastructure. This Director-level opportunity is for a seasoned professional to lead healthcare sector business development and provide technical excellence across built environment projects in the UK and Europe.
The role will focus on:
- Technical bid activity
- Client relationship building through expertise in site decarbonisation, MEP system adaptation, MMC/DfMA design, structural modifications, and more.
- Independent delivery of high-calibre technical advisory services with minimal oversight, contingent on meeting time and budget goals.
As part of an established practice, you will support a respected Healthcare sector team delivering project success through innovation and career growth in the built environment.
Responsibilities
Core Accountabilities
- Lead all aspects of assigned healthcare sector built environment projects, from start to finish.
- Guide national project teams, mentoring engineers and driving excellence in healthcare project delivery.
- Engage across engineering disciplines, driving bids and delivering technical insights.
- Represent the firm to clients on technical matters.
- Assist senior managers with commercial and contractual project metrics.
Technical Delivery & Leadership
The role demands autonomous management of both small and large projects, with responsibility for:
- Leading MEP (with some strategic structural) engineering projects.
- Managing external stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and relationship growth.
- Mastery of industry-standard software (IES, Revit, ADB Codebook, DRofus).
- Developing, tracking, and managing project timelines and deliverables to meet targets.
- Scrutinising budgets and profitability, with agility to identify, mitigate, and communicate risks.
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Daily & Strategic Responsibilities
- Leading technical advisory commissions, with expertise in frameworks like healthcare building commissions.
- Mentoring junior professionals while fulfilling their own professional development.
- Managing service delivery to align with client expectations while maintaining accountability over critical customers and outputs.
- Expanding professional networks (both internal and external).
- Proven track record of delivering complex, innovative projects, driving new services, and increasing profitability.
Requirements
Professional & Technical Qualifications
- Fully qualified, qualified, or near-qualified built environment professional with broad industry experience (retoscribing discipline mandate).
- Demonstrated maturity and decision-making ability across MEP and structural specialisms, especially within healthcare projects.
- Expertise in building commissions, particularly for healthcare sector clients.
- Proven ability to mentor, lead graduate engineers, and coach less-experienced colleagues.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Ability to manage small to large projects or a portfolio of smaller ones.
- Strong network with external specialists, with a commitment to cultivating internal connections in Mott MacDonald.
- Client relationship management skills, including areas such as contractual management and adjusting to evolving expectations.
- Proven ability to support and supervise qualified staff, ensuring consistent project delivery.
Benefits & Work Culture
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work policy: Choose optimal working conditions that align with your personal, team, and client commitments.
- Trust-based model to enhance well-being and flexibility.
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Inclusion and Diversity
- Dedicated commitment to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
- Open workplace culture encouraging individual expression.
Accessibility
- Support for disabled candidates and those requiring reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
- Contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.
Compensation & Growth
- Employee Ownership: No external investors; transparent rewards derived from company success, including:
- Annual pay bonuses.
- Performance-based incentives over time.
Complementary Benefits
- Pension Scheme: Employer pension match (4.5–7%).
- Life Assurance & Protection: Cover up to 4x basic salary (expandable to 6x), plus income protection for long-term illness/injury.
- Payroll Deductions: Flexible benefits to optimise insurance needs (e.g., critical illness cover, will writing).
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and health cash plan for 24/7 health support and treatments.
- Androgen كونها Support through Peppy (UK-wide) for all colleagues.
- Wellbeing programs and support accessible via coaching and family resources.
Professional Development
- Annual subscription to relevant professional institutions.
- Mentoring, formal training, and self-paced learning opportunities.
Family & Carer Support
- Enhanced Leave Policies:
- Maternity/Adoption Leave: 26 weeks at full pay.
- Paternity/Partner Leave: Two weeks paid.
- Shared Parental Leave: Top-ups to maternity leave at full pay.
- Caring Responsibility Leave: Five additional days, of which two are paid.
Social & Financial Wellness
- Holiday Benefits:
- Minimum of 33–35 days off per year (public holidays included).
- Extra day after 5 years’ service.
- Savings Discounts: Vouchers for high-street retailers.
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