We are looking to recruit a ProjectManager / SeniorProjectManager to join our Croydon Bridges team and support a growing workload of exciting bridge projects located in UK and around the world. Our focus is on the use of our skills to deliver innovative and economic solutions for our clients.
This has created an enviable reputation in the bridges discipline whether considering the design of new or the assessment of existing structures.
As ProjectManager you will be responsible to a Project Director for leading the project team and being responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered successfully for the client and for Mott MacDonald, technically, commercially and financially.
This key role is critical to our ongoing success.
You will be actively involved in selecting and briefing a project team, assessing risk, preparing a project budget and the initial plan of work.
You’ll be involved in the planning and designing of bridge or multi-disciplinary transport projects as well as support or lead on bid management assisting in tenders for a variety of major projects.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Project management and coordination with other engineering disciplines Design management & leading the technical delivery of bridge consultancy services Delivery of a fit-for-purpose technical solution as agreed with the client Compliance with the Mott MacDonald management, quality, safety and environmental system requirements Successful management of the client relationship, managing feedback, managing scope change and client expectations Production and delivery of reliable bridge design solutions Contribute to the business and the team’s technical development Assist in the guiding and mentoring of engineers Candidate Specification You will have strong project management and design/engineering management skills, with experience in the design and delivery of bridge projects and multi-disciplinary transport projects.
You’ve previously worked within a design consultancy on multiple concurrent projects and are comfortable liaising with clients.
You understand design risk management, construction programming, tendering process and quality assurance management.
You have demonstrable leadership skills alongside team management, and you lead by example through collaborative efforts.
Utilising your interpersonal skills, you are able to network and interface with clients for business development purposes.
Additionally, you will be invested in growing and developing your career within our bridges business.
Due to the nature of our business, you’ll be willing to travel internationally for projects when required.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following:
A Master’s degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered with a relevant professional institution (or equivalent) Relevant experience in the bridges industry Knowledge of structural behaviours and analytical techniques Familiarity with industry codes & standards Strong communication, team working and problem-solving skills If you possess a Project Management qualification this would be highly advantageous.
Although not essential, any experience in the delivery of major rail and highway sector projects would be desirable as would experience in structural design including being familiar with Eurocodes.
Additionally, if you have knowledge of NEC forms of contract with experience implementing and administering project change procedures this would be beneficial as would knowledge or experience of delivering cable supported and complex bridge structure projects.
Job Profile Our Bridges division is recognised world-wide as being at the front of bridge engineering.
Our portfolio includes award winning iconic structures such as Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong, the back to back Bhumibol Bridges in Bangkok and the Troja Bridge in Czech Republic.
Our recent projects include the River Irwell Bridge (UK’s first rail network arch bridge), Doha Orbital Highway, Hammersmith Suspension Bridge Assessment / Feasibility Study, and Lender’s Technical Advisor for the Canakkale Bridge in Turkey, which will be the world’s longest suspension bridge.
We’re also working on large high-speed rail infrastructure projects and UK rail projects such as the recently completed Wessex Capacity Upgrade / Waterloo Station Upgrade.
Our portfolio of technical work includes cable supported bridges, bridge dynamics, non-linear finite element analysis of structures, collapse modelling, as well as other heavy civil engineering structures and major transportation infrastructure projects.
Equality, diversity and inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organisation.
We promote equal opportunities and have several initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture; Our dedicatedinclusive recruitmentpage provides more information on our efforts and recognitions .
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments 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 assist.
Flexible working At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage. Benefits We can offer:
Pension matched up to 7% Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave An annual professional institution subscription Life insurance Enhanced parental leave Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including cycle to work & Interest free season ticket loans etc.
