Technical Principal - Engineering Sciences

Job Description

Formerly known as Building Sciences, Engineering Sciences brings together cross-sector specialist skills into one community. Engineering Sciences at Mott MacDonald includes specialist services such as acoustics, vibration, wind, facades, fire, sustainability, material science, computational modelling, architectural lighting, and digital technology.The Engineering Sciences Leader is a highly influential role whose core responsibility is to develop this workstream for Mott MacDonald in the Middle East but at the same time connect to the global engineering sciences community.You will be a technical authority in one or more of the above disciplines but able to manage and understand all of them. We would expect you to contribute to the wider built environment team on projects and proposals but also be a work winner in your own right. You wiould have an established client relationships in the region. You must be able to motivate and lead high performing teams and we do expect growth locally but also the ability / experience in delivering projects with teams outside the Middle East.You will cascade the objectives and priorities of the Global Practice down to the Unit level, taking into account the needs of the Middle East Practice and market. You will contribute to the success of the global Practice through working with the global Practice team to support global knowledge sharing, technical excellence and innovation. You will also engage and collaborate with the Climate Change and Environment Practices with their areas of interest related to sustainability having synergies with the Engineering Sciences Practice as well as the Built Environment Sector Practices of Building Structures and the Building Services.Technical excellence is a key factor in the success of the role. The Engineering Sciences Leader will be part of the Built Environment Sector Management team and will be involved in driving technical excellence in a way that supports our market strategy and work winning activities.This role comprises of activities such as commercial leadership, winning work, project management, team development whilst role modeling our cultures and behaviours. Depending on the skillset of the applicant, this role could also cover account leadership for selected sector clients.Candidate Specification

• Demonstrable management experience within a consulting engineering practice
• Significant project delivery experience as Project Director or Senior Project Manager, including commercial, financial and technical control
• Extensive experience in the strategy and planning of Built Environment
• Extensive experience in the delivery (planning, construction and design) of Built Environment projects
• A track record in client-facing, business development and successful bidding
• Demonstrable experience in developing and fostering strategic relationships with client
• Motivational and management skills and an interest in mentoring and developing senior and intermediate staff
• Previous Middle East experience is preferred for the role as is KSA experience

Job ProfileOur PurposeAt Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.Equality, Diversity and InclusionEquality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.Flexible WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.We can offer:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme Subject to company performance

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe 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 workingAt 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.More about Mott MacDonaldWere a global engineering, management and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Keyskills :
Commercial Financial architectural lighting Vibration business development Middle East Acoustics Design Fire Construction Sustainability project management Material Science Mentoring Staff planning Management Strategy wind

About Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom. It employs 16,000 staff in 150 countries. Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. It was established in 1989 by the merger of Mott, Hay and Anderson with Sir M MacDonald & Partners.