Project Management ; ENERGY

Overview

We’re looking for experienced Project Managers to lead major multidisciplinary FEED and Detailed Design projects in the Transmission and Distribution team within the Energy unit, supporting critical infrastructure upgrades across the UK and Europe.

• Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary design projects, including civils, cable, substation, protection & control, and secondary systems.
• Ensure delivery to agreed scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Establish clear and effective communication across project teams.
• Take ownership of problem-solving and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Control internal and external commercial aspects of projects, including contract administration (ideally NEC).
• Identify and mitigate project risks for both the client and the business.
• Promote a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across all project activities.
• Work effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines.

• Recognised project management qualifications (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP).
• A relevant degree in engineering, project management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success in the management and delivery of projects working for a consultancy, designer, contractor, or major industry client within the energy sector.
• Knowledge and experience in approaches to change management, risk management, schedule and cost management, along with all other aspects of project management.
• Ability to make complex decisions, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to, accepting responsibility for own actions.
• Creates a work environment which promotes health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Appreciation of the commercial sphere of project work including contract terms.
• Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Collaborative skills: the role requires working with cross‑functional teams and people from various backgrounds.

• Experience in the energy sector, particularly Transmission and Distribution.
• Exposure to all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
• Experience of working with industry contractors and managing the associated risk.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker now or in future.

Locations:
Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, London, York, Belfast, Altrincham.

Contract Type:
Permanent | Work Pattern:
Full Time | Market:
Energy | Discipline:
Energy | Job  | Recruiter Contact:
Cassidy Browne