Project Leader

Internal applicants are welcome.

• Working as part of a “project triangle” alongside a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to ensure that technical, constructability and commercial aspects of project delivery are considered throughout.
• Leading the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from the initial outline to detailed design, through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinating the project team including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists to ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by each framework and industry specifications.
• Undertaking design in own discipline and mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with the clients’ project, operational and technical assurance teams and promoting a "one-team" approach.

• Accredited Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Member of a professional engineering institution.
• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave.
• Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and health screening options.
• Flexible working options to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
• Participation in advanced employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities.

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave; option for shared parental leave.
• Up to two paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.

• Structured development schemes supporting the journey toward professional chartership.
• Fast‑tracked chartership reviews from day one.
• Mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training opportunities.

We 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.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email  to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here:
Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott Mac Donald.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

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