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One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we’re helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.
Mott MacDonalddemonstrates global leadership onclimate changethroughboth the projects that we deliver andthe way wemanage our business. Weare committed to achieving net-zero emissions for our global business by 2040. Our targets to support our long-term net-zero ambition have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in line with their Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
We have alsobegun an ambitious programme to assess climate risks onallour projects andare working towards full implementation of theClimate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD)recommendations.We areworking with external partners and organisations to increase ambitionand actionon climate changeand shape the direction of our industry.Seeherefor more information on our company commitments.
Mott MacDonald’sClimate Sector teamin theInternational Development Unit delivers projects and programmes forgovernments,development banksand other international institutions aswell as supportingour globalbusiness to embed climate change intoeverything we do.Our team is looking for asenior hire to leadourclimatechangeadaptation projectsin the team. Therole will be both internally and externally facing, supporting the growth of our service offering for both public and private clients.
The role entails the following tasks for which you must be fully qualified:
- Take a proactive role in business development identifying opportunities, pitching to clients, proposal writing, management of the delivery of winning bids and other related activities.
- Team Leader for major international projects.
- External engagement with internationalinitiatives.
- Thoughtleadership andsupport to external campaigns.
- Technical leadership withinour global climate change practice.
- Mentor junior team members and technically assuring their work.
You’d be part of a truly multidisciplinary team; workingacross the breadth of Mott MacDonald’s sectors,regions,andpractices.
To be considered for this position you must fulfil the following essential criteria:
- Strong knowledge, relationships and networks across clients, partner organisations andindustry groups.
- Experience working with governments, international finance institutions, development banks and/or the private sector.
- Experience in Mott MacDonald’s sectors especially energy, transport and water.
- Experience in delivering climate changeadaptation.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of climate change adaptation frameworks and standards.
- Experience developing industry best practice and guidance on adaptation.
- Detailed understanding of climate science and climate models.
- Experience working in an international,multiculturaland diverse environment, with collaborative approach and working across sectoral and regional boundaries.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal).
- Ability to travel internationally.
Desirable Skills And Experience
- Extensive experience in South Asia, Southeast Asia and/or Africa.
- Extensive experience of designing and/or delivering resilient infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with International Finance Institutions and the private sector.
- Fluency (written and verbal) in another language (Spanish, Indonesian, Arabic, French and/or Portuguese are preferred).
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 have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Location(s):
London, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Various
Discipline: International development
Job Ref: 8531
Recruiter Contact: Janet Thatcher
