Technical Principal - Ports/Maritime

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. 
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. 

About the business unit:
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and​ advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
 

Job description:

We are looking to appoint a Technical Principal in the Ports Coastal and Offshore (PCO) team who will bring their skills and passion to support the growth of our team. 

As part of the senior leadership team of PCO, you will have a significant input and influence on the future direction of the team.  You will influence our projects by directing successful outcomes, understanding the latest methods, processes and techniques required to drive optimal solutions. You will develop client relationships and lead business development initiatives. You will support development of our external profile and internal resource capability and play a key role in driving forward in particular both our Offshore and Coastal Accounts. You will work across projects in each of our Ports, Coastal and Offshore accounts as needed and appropriate. Due to the nature of our work, you will be willing to travel overseas for project assignments when required. You will be supported in your career aspirations as they develop over time and will be flexible to accommodate changing project and team needs. You will mentor and support members of the PCO team progress their own development. 

In summary, your responsibilities would be:

• As part of the  Coastal and Offshore Account Senior Team, to take a key supporting role in developing and leading the Coastal and Offshore Account; this role will include acting to promote and grow our offshore capabilities in conjunction with colleagues from our Energy business as well as growing UK and international coastal management and coastal design opportunities.
• As Project Principal, to support Ports, Coastal and Offshore projects by leading delivery of projects, supporting growth and development of project management and technical skills within PCO and supporting development of industry guidance and best practice via working groups with PIANC/BSI etc.
• As Technical Principal, supervising and monitoring progress of design delivery, identifying the need for and direct technical risk assessments, contributing to the PCO technical training plan, attending Technical Principal group sessions.
• As a Senior Member of PCO, responsibilities would include supporting growth in terms of revenue and team size, contributing to Business Planning and Business Development activities, being active in team development, supporting targeted recruitment and undertaking a line management role.

Candidate specification:

You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution (or equivalent)
• Experience working in and around multi-disciplinary projects, ideally within Ports, Coastal or Offshore environments
• Familiarity with industry codes & standards
• Strong communication, team working and problem-solving skills 

 
As we want the best people for the role, its available as part time, job share or full time. This is because we recognise that sometimes people are not available full time.  Due to the nature of our work, you will be willing to travel overseas for project assignments when required.
 
Mott MacDonald is one of the global leaders advising a broad range of clients across all types of infrastructure, and at all stages in the project cycle, striving to exceed expectations in the most innovative and sustainable solutions. 
It’s an exciting time for our Ports Coastal and Offshore team with major project success and workload growth. Mott MacDonald is one of the global leaders advising a broad range of clients in the planning, design and construction of coastal and offshore infrastructure across an array of size and type. This extends to all stages in the project cycle, from developing innovative coastal erosion business cases and feasibility studies to structural defences and environmental enhancements, and then onto construction supervision. We work across the world including the Caribbean, North America, Middle East, Asia and Africa, as well as in the UK. Furthermore we have a rapidly developing offshore practice involving leading the planning and design of offshore cable projects (including marine and landing assessments), offshore wind power projects, and other renewable marine projects such as floating solar and tidal schemes where applicable. We are pioneering the use of digital, carbon and positive social outcomes appraisal to provide clients with optimum solutions. 

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

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UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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 can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

 Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

 Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

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