Underground Structures Pursuits Lead

Join to apply for the Underground Structures Pursuits Lead role at Mott MacDonald. Locations: Croydon, Birmingham, Manchester Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Closing date: Sunday January 11th at midnight. Overview We have an exciting opportunity for an Underground Structures Business Development lead to support the business development activities in our Foundations and Geotechnics team (FNG). Sitting within our Heavy Civil Infrastructure (HCI) Division you will work on and support pursuit of some of the world’s biggest and most complex projects in a role that cuts across sectors and geographies and interfaces with many other parts of the business. We are looking for a client focused individual with a track record of winning and delivering complex underground structures projects from concept design through to Design and Build to join our award-winning Geotechnics team. You will be part of a global practice with access to some of the industry’s best minds working on deep basements, shafts, cut & cover tunnels and large retaining structures. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Foundation and Geotechnics Principal Account Leader in delivering the wider BD strategy for Ground Engineering and the Heavy Civils & Infrastructure division. Identify and capture the right opportunities in underground structures, positioning and building relationships with clients, crafting compelling value propositions and assembling bid teams to secure successful outcomes. Work with the Development Team and Client Directors to engage clients meaningfully and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Preparation and implementation of market plans, customer management plans and prospect capture plans. Profile raising through championing the MM Geotechnics profile through enhanced internal and external communications and industry presence. Working with the Geotechnics resource manager to define project resource / skill needs. Maintain a collaborative delivery approach across project teams, supply chain, partners, and client teams. Deliver to budget, programme, and quality, leading profitable projects that deliver success for our clients and communities. Supporting delivery of the Geotechnics and wider Heavy Civils & Infrastructure business plan objectives. Candidate Specification Extensive experience of delivering major design projects in a senior project role. Broad knowledge of underground structures design methodologies and construction practices. Project, financial, programme and resource management skills. Strong experience in 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. Proven business development skills with demonstrable experience of developing value propositions and writing winning technical and commercial proposals. BEng / BSc civil engineering (or related subject). Chartered Engineer (or equivalent). Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent). Flexible in working location where the need arises and willing to travel. Highlight additional language skills in your application. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is 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. Agile working We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust. 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. Benefits Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. 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× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× 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. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr