Principal Design Manager

Overview Principal Design Manager – Water – Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering consultancy. The Water Consultancy Division delivers engineering and advisory projects to water and wastewater challenges. The role leads technical delivery of major water supply projects, from concept to construction support, and mentors junior staff. Responsibilities Lead and direct a team of engineers in the technical delivery of major water supply projects, including design of dams, reservoirs, water transfers and pumping stations. Deliver projects to technical excellence, programme performance, commercial margins and client KPIs. Provide technical and pastoral mentoring to junior staff and support cross‑cutting technical practices between water, environment and technology. Engage with water sector and regulatory frameworks for business development and project leadership. Candidate Specification Demonstrable technical experience in design of dams, reservoirs, water transfers, treatment works and/or pumping stations. Proven track record in project leadership and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects. Proven track record in managing clients and other project stakeholders. Excellent communication skills with effective collaboration across internal multi‑disciplinary teams. A drive to stay abreast of professional development and current technical solutions. Motivation and ability to collocate within client offices, notionally 1‑2 days/week. Desirable Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant professional institution. Proven track record of client‑based or collocated roles, overseeing deliverables of others. Ability and enthusiasm to provide supervision to engineers, technicians and apprentices. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. Accessibility 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. Agile Working Happy to talk flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. Benefits Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. Wellbeing support through our comprehensive programme, including family access. Flex salary options for a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family. 4.5%–7% pension match. Life assurance up to 4× basic salary, option to increase to 6×. Income protection scheme for long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits: life assurance cover, critical illness, payroll saving, will writing. Annual bonus scheme. 33–35 days holiday, public holidays, flexible leave buying/selling. Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years’ service. Employee savings schemes and high‑store discounts. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave (26 weeks paid maternity, 24 weeks full pay paternity). Additional days leave for caring responsibilities. Annual professional institution subscription. Mentoring, formal training and self‑development opportunities. Employee networks and social outcomes groups. Location and Contract Permanent, Full Time – Leeds, Cambridge, Manchester, Brighton, Edinburgh, Reading, Glasgow, London. Contact Recruiter: Laura Easdon – laura.easdon@mottmac.com #J-18808-Ljbffr