Principal Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager

Location/s: Arnhem, Netherlands 
Recruiter contact: Maria Marchidan
 

About the business unit 

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including thermal generation, 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.

About the role

Our team based in the Netherlands is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager to join us.  

Due to recent new wins, and with further exciting opportunities in the pipeline, we’re looking for someone who can take a lead in managing thermal projects in Germany that are being developed as part of the country’s energy transition plans.  

You’ll work closely with our existing team members, clients and sub contractors to continue to build on this success and be a key part of Mott MacDonald’s growth in the Netherlands, Germany and wider Europe.

Your key responsibilities will be:
-    Manage and lead thermal projects from feasibility stage through to permitting, detailed design and completion
-    Frequent and regular travel from our office in Arnhem to our clients’ offices in Germany
-    Creating successful relationships with clients, their contractors and consultants, our internationally based team members and sub-contractors in Germany through effective communication and efficient project management processes
-    Developing and managing project plans, project teams, budgets and deliverables and implement corrective actions as needed
-    Delivering to project deadlines
-    Providing technical expertise 

Essential:
•    Fluent in German (reading, writing and spoken) 
•    Fluent in English
•    Degree Qualified engineer with extensive experience in large thermal energy projects using gas turbines
•    Demonstrable experience of Project Management
•    Demonstrable experience in client facing roles
•    Demonstrable experience in managing and motivating a wide range of specialists
•    Ability and willingness to make frequent trips to Germany and visit other countries

Desirable:
•    Demonstrable knowledge of permitting requirements in Germany (BImSchG, water rights permits, building applications, ELiA)
•    Excellent knowledge of technical terminology
•    Comfortable with “Behoerdendeutsch”
•    Demonstrable knowledge of environmental assessment requirements in Germany
•    Available to start within one month of application

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’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.

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

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:

• Life insurance 
• An annual professional institution subscription   
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers  
• Annual bonus scheme  
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans 
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

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