Project Technical Lead

Location/s: Genoa, IT
Recruiter contact: Maria Marchidan

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

Due to recent project wins and with further exciting opportunities in the pipeline, we are looking for a Project Technical Lead (PTL) to join our Energy Transition business in the Genoa office, supporting thermal detailed design, owner's engineer and technical advisory assignments.

The PTL will provide technical leadership across complex energy transition projects from early development through to delivery, commissioning and handover. The role is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering inputs, assuring technical quality, managing interfaces and risks, and ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and aligned with client objectives.

The PTL will lead detailed design activities and supports clients through Owner’s Engineer and technical advisory commissions. Typical responsibilities include design review, technical due diligence, feasibility and FEED support, tender and procurement input, contract review, construction monitoring, commissioning support and technical risk management.

The role requires strong technical judgement, leadership and client engagement skills, with the ability to guide teams, challenge technical proposals, and deliver clear, risk-based advice. The PTL will play a key part in helping clients develop and deliver high-quality Energy Transition projects safely, efficiently and successfully.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Lead technical delivery across Energy Transition projects covering detailed design, Owner’s Engineer and technical advisory services
• Act as the main technical point of contact, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing technical interfaces
• Oversee and review technical outputs to ensure they are high quality, compliant, buildable and aligned with client requirements
• Support delivery across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED through procurement, detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover
• Represent clients’ technical interests on Owner’s Engineer commissions, including design review, tender support, technical bid evaluation, contract review, construction monitoring and commissioning support
• Deliver technical advisory services including feasibility studies, technical due diligence, risk review and technical reporting
• Identify and manage technical risks, design issues and project interfaces to support successful project outcomes
• Work closely with project managers and clients to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the required quality
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to bids, proposals and technical leadership across the team

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Degree qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline such as electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, process, power or energy engineering
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within the energy sector, such as Project Technical Lead, Design Lead, Owner’s Engineer (OE) or Technical Advisor (TA)
• Strong experience delivering multidisciplinary thermal generation or wider low-carbon energy systems
• Demonstrable experience in detailed design delivery and design review, including coordination of technical interfaces across multiple disciplines
• Experience supporting or leading OE and/or TA commissions, including activities such as technical due diligence, feasibility studies, tender support, bid evaluation, contract review, construction monitoring and commissioning support
• Strong understanding of technical risk management, design assurance, quality processes and compliance with relevant standards and specifications
• Ability to lead technical teams, make sound engineering decisions and communicate clearly with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Strong report writing, presentation and client-facing communication skills
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to balance technical quality, programme and budget requirements
• Commitment to safe, sustainable and high-quality project delivery

Desirable:

• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution, or working towards chartership
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant engineering, energy or technical field
• Experience working on international projects or with geographically dispersed multidisciplinary teams
• Experience acting for developers, owners, lenders, investors or public sector clients
• Knowledge of procurement strategy, EPC/O&M contract structures and technical-commercial interfaces
• Experience in specific Energy Transition technologies
• Experience contributing to bids, proposals and work-winning activities
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting team capability development
• Familiarity with digital design, BIM, information management or data-led delivery approaches
• Excellent oral and communication skills, with proficiency in both Italian and English

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. 

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive annual leave
• Private medical insurance 
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Annual bonus scheme - subject to Company performance
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

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.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

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  

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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