Senior Project Manager

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 

Our Project Strategy & Delivery team in Perth is looking for a Technical Director Project Management to support the delivery of our most complex infrastructure design projects. We have significant committed work and a growing pipeline of prospects for government and institutional clients. The role will focus on supporting Mott MacDonald and partner teams on design and construction delivery across the sectors of Aviation, Defence, Energy, and Transport. You will be joining as a senior member of a diverse national team of project delivery consultants who work alongside our technical teams. They are passionate about what they do, with a proven track record of guiding our clients and leading the delivery of our most critical projects.

 Your responsibilities will include: 

• Developing and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships 
• Performing as an influential leader within a major project environment
• Providing leadership and guidance to a PMO comprised of schedule, cost, risk, and quality professionals, among others.
• Collaborating with project advisors and our technical team to create client contract packages for various elements of project delivery 

• Developing, managing, and implementing detailed project plans to ensure the achievement of key objectives, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards 

• Managing project budgets – both internal and client project budgets 

• Managing/ Leading both internal and external project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients across multiple sectors including transport, aviation, energy, and defence 

About You 

With a proven track record of project management delivery in a consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work within major projects, lead medium-sized scopes of work, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver on time and within budget. This will involve applying expert Project Management principles; working with clients and stakeholders; developing procurement strategies and administering Construction Contracts. In the Proposals and Work Winning stage, you will also assist in the preparation of proposals, preparing reverse briefs for new scopes of work, and supporting technical bid writing. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.  

• Project Management experience in one of our high-growth markets including Aviation, Defence, or other Infrastructure field.  

• You will have worked as a Project Leader throughout design and delivery stages of a complex infrastructure project management lifecycle, ideally both as a client-side and client-facing PM.

• Ability to understand key technical requirements and identify deliverables and outcomes required to fulfil the client’s scope 

• Understanding goals and metrics that drive business, financial, and project performance and managing scope and time to optimize team performance and efficiency 

• Excellent communication skills with experience in leading project meetings, negotiating with stakeholders, and delivering presentations to clients 

• Relevant qualifications in project management, construction management, or similar fields 

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. 

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.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

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-RZ1