Principal - Alternative Delivery

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

As a key member of the West Unit, this leadership role will extend Mott MacDonald’s Advisory reach in the US, providing alternative delivery and commercial support on large-scale projects. This role includes mentoring junior staff and bridging technical acumen with engineering. 

At Mott MacDonald, we work in an incredible global industry, delivering exciting work that is defining our future, powered by our brilliant people. We trust our employees to excel, learn, and grow, contributing to career-defining work in an environment where diverse ideas lead to better outcomes. 

Key accountabilities of the role include: 

• Establishing the role as Alternative Delivery Principal for the West Unit providing strategic advice and guidance to both internal teams and external clients. 

• Integrating with Mott MacDonald’s North America Advisory Practice network to support and provide oversight of Advisory mandates. 

• Supporting the development of the Advisory services specifically as it relates to Alternative Procurement advice for major transportation infrastructure clients. 

• Recruiting and overseeing Advisory practitioners within the West Unit office locations. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide commercial and alternative delivery expertise on projects. Advise clients on the Advisory capabilities within Mott MacDonald and lead or support the delivery of mandates. 

• In conjunction with our recruitment team, support the West Unit’s Advisory growth. Recruit personnel, attract talent to Mott MacDonald and continue to build our environment where growth is inevitable. Develop a pool of capable and effective resources to win and deliver Advisory work, either working directly or with other parts of the regional practice(s) to gain access to such resources. 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Mott MacDonald, acting as an exemplary role model in the Advisory space, articulating and representing the brand, vision, and value proposition internally and externally. 

• Be accountable for delivery of quality deliverables, striving for continual improvement in the delivery of our Advisory services. 

• Lead, mentor and develop a team. Proactively engage with the Unit and demonstrate visible and inspiring leadership. Support the Unit Leadership team through the provision of strategic thinking on Mott MacDonald’s Advisory practice. 

• Work with the Development Manager, Portfolio Managers, and Account Leaders to achieve a uniform, proactive, and planned approach to business development, ensuring Advisory services are integrated into our broader company offering. 

• Demonstrate exemplar leadership in maintaining the Ethical standards and values of Mott MacDonald within the Unit, ensuring a zero tolerance of unacceptable behaviors. 

• Ensure the correct governance policies, procedures and standards are implemented and achieved within Advisory team. 

Skills and experience required: 

• Extensive (circa 20+ years) experience related to the development of technical procurement documentation, engineering and/or infrastructure development. 

• Preferably a contracting/consulting background with an understanding of construction scheduling, risk transfer, and can opine on buildability issues. 

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of preparing P3, GC/CM or PDB contracts. 

• Experience with structuring procurement packages. 

• Familiar and proficient with project management processes. 

• Experience of projects in transit and highways projects. 

• Knowledge and experience of risk identification, management and mitigation. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of leading and working within a team. 

• Excellent written and presentation skills. 

• Positive attitude, team player. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding Advisory team and progress your career with a global, employee-owned, multi-sector, multi-disciplinary engineering and management consultancy. 

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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