Divisional Development Manager

Mott MacDonald

Locations: Croydon, Birmingham, Manchester 
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess
 

****Application deadline is midnight on Monday 3rd March****

To apply for the position please include a CV and attach a cover letter on why you are suitable for the role and what interests you.

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.

Your Role:
We have an exciting opportunity in our Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) Division where we are looking for a new Development Manager. This is a key role in the divisional senior leadership team.

Sitting within the Transport Unit, HCI is the major project delivery division of Mott MacDonald with a primary focus on major civil infrastructure projects in the transport market as well as in the Energy and the Water markets. We have a clear ambition to be the leading provider of heavy civil engineering design services and the preferred design partner for contractors on major civil infrastructure D&B projects across the UK, and we are looking for a Development Manager to help us achieve this ambition.

As the Development Manager, you will be at the heart of our mission, driving the business winning capability (WIN) within the division. Reporting directly to the Divisional General Manager and with direct involvement with the Unit Development Manager, you will be a crucial part of our Transport unit development manager community. 
As well as major civil infrastructure project delivery, the HCI division encompasses Ground Engineering, Bridges and Civil Structures and Tunnels, as well as providing civil asset management, special analysis, materials and information management services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to our business planning and client relationship development, ensuring a robust and sustainable pipeline of work.
• Opportunity Positioning: Identify and capture the right opportunities, crafting compelling value propositions and assembling top-notch bid teams to secure successful outcomes.
• Business Planning: Collaborate with the HCI Executive Leadership Team to organise the annual divisional business planning seminar and develop our comprehensive business plan. Conduct scenario testing to navigate market opportunities effectively.
• Capability Building: Foster and develop effective account and sector leadership through coaching, directing, and role modelling. Monitor WIN and account performance, deploying timely interventions as needed.
• Client Engagement: Work with the Divisional Regional Director, Principal Account Leads, Major Pursuits Leads, Regional Account Leads, and Account Leads to engage clients meaningfully and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
• Profile Raising: Champion the HCI profile through enhanced internal and external communications and industry presence.

This is an opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the future of heavy civil engineering. You'll play a pivotal role in converting prospects into revenue, supporting growth post-HS2, and ensuring HCI remains at the forefront of the industry.

Candidate specification:
Professional qualification, equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of qualifications:

• Background of engineering design delivery in one or more areas of heavy civil infrastructure
• Significant senior development or operational experience including strategy development and leadership.
• Demonstrated history of meeting sales targets and a track record of managing major winning bids 
• Proven experience of effectively setting up partnerships with other companies and negotiating contracts and agreements with various stakeholders, such as partners, suppliers and clients.
• Strong experience in design and build markets and major heavy civil infrastructure projects, including a strong network of contacts and relationships. 
• Capable of presenting strong and succinct messages to different audiences, as well as creating rapport and respect with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• An ability to articulate and communicate the vision and strategy of HCI and align actions and decisions with the strategic goals and objectives.
• Skills to adapt to changing situations and environments and respond quickly and proactively to emerging opportunities and risks.
• Ability to provide support and mentoring to the win team and drive best in class account leadership behaviours and activity.

****Application deadline is midnight on Monday 3rd March****

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.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.