Management Consultant

Birmingham, United Kingdom / Bristol, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Cardiff, United Kingdom / Leeds, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom

Location:

Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester and London; UK

Recruiter:
Alice Roostan

Mott Mac Donald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme and commercial management services across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors.

As a Consultant, you will deliver measurable value for our clients, primarily in client‑facing roles, with support assignments as required. Your work will help clients navigate complex challenges, unlock opportunities and deliver lasting value beyond capital project delivery. The role is largely based in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester, with travel expected.

• Lead and deliver multiple medium‑complexity Change and Transformation assignments independently.
• Lead management and delivery of low‑to-medium‑complexity assignments without supervision.
• Author and quality‑assure key client documentation such as proposals, scoping, planning and resourcing, progress and outcome reports.
• Conduct analysis to evidence gaps against best practice and provide advice to clients.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness through involvement in project commercial management and business development.
• Engage in the design, development and adoption of digital tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate emotional and cultural intelligence and adapt communication styles.
• Apply appropriate process techniques, tools, methodologies and frameworks.
• Participate in practice development through coaching and training.
• Guide and support colleagues, contributing to a team environment.
• Work towards intermediate accredited status (e.g., Chartered Management Consultant).
• Travel to client sites and potentially spend extended periods away from home.

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working within APD service lines: business case, innovation management, business change and transformation, organisational design, digital transformation and business improvement.
• Ability to work in teams and with a wide range of individuals; strong numerical skills and commercial awareness.

• Associate or Chartered Management Consultant (AChMC/ChMC).
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in project management, programme management, innovation, lean, change management and business cases.
• Knowledge of the UK’s major infrastructure investment plans.
• Security clearance desirable.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. currently does not offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK.

We promote fair employment procedures to ensure equal opportunities for all and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Support is available for disabled candidates or those needing assistance during the recruitment process. Contact reaso for reasonable adjustments.

• Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with option to increase to 6x.
• Income protection scheme with support for long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits: increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes shared among all colleagues.

• No external investors; shared success culture.
• Employees have a stake and a voice in the business through bonuses.
• Career growth increases ownership stake.
• Direct opportunity to connect with senior leadership.
• Direct pathway to ownership for senior roles.

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan for everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy for menopause support.
• Wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Salary flexibility to opt…