Mott MacDonald appoints David Johnson to its Executive Board

Beyond buildings: how joined-up NHS facility planning delivers healthier places

Informed NHS facility planning isn’t about spending more – it’s about working differently. When capital programmes and local assets are brought into a single, transparent view, partners can shape places that enable health by design, says Mott MacDonald project director for health buildings Kerry Harding.

From mechanical engineering to leading client engagement and strategic delivery

Building confidence, connections and being a yes person: Pooja Shah, development manager based in our Ahmedabad office, shares her career story so far.

Sheira White: shaping opportunities and empowering talent

As a principal talent development advisor, Sheira helps people build capability, confidence and connections to create meaningful experiences for colleagues.

Julie Wood: Why an apprenticeship made all the difference to my career

Mott MacDonald Fellow and the president elect of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Julie Wood, reflects on discovering her path through an apprenticeship, the projects that shaped her and why inclusivity and diverse entry routes strengthen our profession.

Meet Najah Abdallah: leading design management in Dubai

Najah Abdallah leads design strategies for Dubai’s metro projects, combining technical expertise with collaboration to deliver complex transport systems efficiently and sustainably.

Jim Grundy on building a lasting career in nuclear

Meet Jim Grundy, our development director in nuclear. His career journey is one of adaptability, opportunity seizing and long-term growth outlook.

Defence and security

NSPCC calls on property sector to embed children’s safety into placemaking

The NSPCC, in partnership with Mott MacDonald and sponsored by Related Argent, has published a major new report ‘Building Safer Communities for Children’, calling on the property sector to make children’s safety a core principle of how places are designed, built and managed.

Mott MacDonald strengthens capability in India with expanded office in Ahmedabad

This move further strengthens Mott MacDonald's capabilities across key markets including water, energy and industry, as well as its global support teams in finance, IT and HR.

Sydney Fish Market reopens following major transformation

The new Sydney Fish Market opened to the public on 19 January 2026, with Mott MacDonald serving as the project’s engineering and advisory partner. The new market offers a vastly improved visitor experience and better supports auction operations.

Expanding local capacity in Saudi Arabia with new Riyadh office

Mott MacDonald has opened its new office in Riyadh, strengthening its local operations and commitment to long-term investment in Saudi Arabia.

Engineering excellence above and below ground

101 Moorgate showcases engineering excellence above and below London’s transport lines, delivering a sustainable, complex over‑site development.

Taking a programmatic approach to save time and cost on military airfield renewals

Lessons learned from renewal of the runway at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland in 2021 have benefitted the recently completed runway refurbishment works at RAF Leeming.

Unlocking data-driven planning with computer vision AI

Ash dieback is currently sweeping across Europe costing landowners billions of pounds to clear the dying trees, as well as removing the air quality and biodiversity benefits that the trees provide.

Shaping AI

For decades, we have been digital innovators, using technology to optimise our projects and deliver brilliant outcomes for clients and communities. Now, we’re bringing that same mindset to unlocking excellence with AI.