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Mott MacDonald

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You need Chartered Status, expertise in water treatment technologies, technical leadership experience, strong communication skills, report writing ability, and a track record in team building and client engagement.
  • You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, ensure project delivery on time and budget, foster client relationships, and mentor talent while driving technical excellence and innovation.

Requirements

  • Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution
  • An understanding of conventional and innovative water treatment technologies
  • Track record of engineering technical leadership
  • Significant experience in development and delivery of feasibility and outline design solutions within the UK water sector
  • Ability to support bids, fee proposals or offers of service
  • Ability to check and review technical deliverables, calculations and reports
  • Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi-disciplinary teams as well as Client teams
  • Desire to take a leading role with client engagement
  • Track record in building teams and capability of junior staff
  • Understanding of key water sector treatment and sustainability needs
  • Understanding of drivers for wastewater treatment investment in England and Wales
  • Excellent technical report writing skills using concise English

Responsibilities

  • Having been appointed to a large UK water consultancy framework in 2024, we are looking for a Team Leader to manage a multi-disciplinary team and lead the delivery of our clean water programme of works.
  • Reporting to the Design Manager, Are you keen to build on the good work done in establishing our framework and work across our technical discipline leads to ensure projects within the clean water programme deliver on time, budget and drive technical excellence?
  • This will be a customer facing role requiring close working relationships with the client leadership team as part of a collaborative.
  • The role is expected to progress and evolve in line with the framework requirements and the candidates’ own skills and development areas.
  • It offers an excellent opportunity to create future-proofed services and solutions that embrace latest innovations in digital technology and the chance to mentor the next generation of talent within our business.

FAQs

What locations are available for the Water Design Manager position?

The position is available in Cardiff, UK and Newport, UK.

What type of contract is offered for this role?

The contract type is permanent.

What is the expected work pattern for this role?

The work pattern can be full time, variable hours, or part time.

What qualifications are required for the Water Design Manager position?

Candidates must hold Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution.

Is experience in the UK water sector necessary for this role?

Yes, significant experience in the development and delivery of feasibility and outline design solutions within the UK water sector is required.

What kind of skills are employers looking for in this position?

Required skills include engineering technical leadership, strong communication skills, the ability to support bids, and a desire for client engagement.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities to mentor junior staff and enhance both technical and soft skills.

Does Mott MacDonald offer any health benefits?

Yes, benefits include private medical insurance, health cash plans, and access to wellbeing support programs.

What is the holiday entitlement for the Water Design Manager position?

Employees receive a minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, including public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave.

Are there family leave benefits associated with this position?

Yes, enhanced family leave policies include 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.

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