Victoria Division General Manager

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world.

Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team.

We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.
 

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Victoria Division General Manager, based in Melbourne. You'll be responsible for inspiring a diverse team of leaders and consultants who are passionate about the projects we deliver for our clients.  We strive to deliver on our purpose to improve society though some of the most high-profile projects in Australia and the world. As an experienced business leader in the consulting field, you’ll bring a strong client focus, proven commercial and leadership skills and extensive experience in the oversight of large multidiscipline engineering and advisory project delivery.  

Success in this exciting role will be achieved by:  

• Demonstrating positive and visible leadership that aligns with our PRIDE values
• Successfully delivering the Victorian business P&L in line with target budgets  
• Actively contributing to the development of the broader business strategy, delivering commercially successful projects and engaging with clients  
• Providing the external face of the business to the local market  
• Effective resource management across our sectors and portfolios including recruitment, retention and people engagement  
• Leading the Business Management Systems and health, safety and wellbeing culture while ensuring the wellbeing of the team, in line with relevant legislation  
• Taking leadership roles in State significant projects and providing leadership to comply with legislative and Mott MacDonald policies and procedures   

About You  

You have deep experience in the consulting market, and you have led teams delivering quality professional services that enhance the business’s reputation in the market. You enjoy and have substantial experience leading successful teams that deliver high standards for your clients and run effective projects.  You will have both a personal and professional passion for business development with an excellent track record at in delivering projects in a commercial/consultancy environment.  We welcome applications from those demonstrating:  

• An inclusive leadership style.   

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related field 

• Demonstrable record of writing proposals and winning work, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, transport or defence markets.  

• Ability to develop tactical strategies that are aligned with our business goals and that are adaptive to change.  

• Knowledge of current professional standards and innovations guaranteeing high levels of safety in project design and delivery, supported by quality checking and verification activities. 

• Passionate to continuously build capability and innovation 

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life  and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

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.
• As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day 1

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-GB1