Technical Director - Industrialised Design and Construction

Technical Director - Industrialised Design and Construction Brighton, United Kingdom / Cambridge, United Kingdom / Croydon, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Southampton, United Kingdom

Location/s: UK-wide; ability to travel to London-based clients essential
Recruiter contact: David McFall

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit
Mott MacDonald'sAdvisory and Programme Delivery(APD) unit deliversbothproject, programme&commercial management(PPCM)servicesandadvisorysolutionsacrossthebuiltenvironment,defence,energy,water,environmental,transportation,healthandcaresectors.

Wedelivertailored solutionsthat directly addressour clients' key challenges,combiningourworld-leading projectexpertisewithunrivalledprogramme delivery capabilitiesandadvisory services.

APDdelivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines ofprogrammemanagement,projectmanagement,projectcontrols,scheduling,costmanagement,estimating,infrastructurefinance,managementconsulting,digitalconsulting andeducation,healthandcaremanagement.

Overview of the role We're seeking a Technical Director to support the growth of our Advisory Services within the Industrialised Design and Construction (IDC) team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about shaping strategic direction, influencing client outcomes, and driving innovation in the built environment.

We're seeking a Technical Director to join our dynamic and expanding Industrialised Design and Construction (IDC) team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands on experience in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), who is passionate about driving innovation and digital transformation in the built environment. Whether you're recently chartered or actively working towards professional accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., CMI, ICE, IStructE, IMechE, IET, CIAT, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, RIBA), this role offers the chance to shape the future of construction delivery across major infrastructure programmes.

We are leaders in the adoption and implementation of IDC, helping our clients achieve their ambitions of improved productivity and greater cost efficiency and certainty across the Built Environment. Our team is actively working across multiple sectors including Buildings (Healthcare, Education and Cities), Water & Environment and Nuclear.

You will support the delivery of strategic and technical advisory services across a range of sectors including buildings, water, transport, and energy on our existing and future commissions, as Industrialisation and MMC advisors to some of the biggest infrastructure owners and programmes in the UK and overseas. You'll work with clients, design teams, manufacturers, and contractors to embed DfMA, MMC, and platform based approaches into projects and programmes.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Drive the development of IDC advisory services, delivering strategic impact and measurable results for clients
• Tackle complex challenges with analytical rigor and clear communication
• Provide expert guidance on industrialised approaches, supporting clients in strategic planning, procurement, and risk management
• Develop and deliver workshops, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement activities to build client capability and reinforce Mott MacDonald's reputation for excellence in advisory services
• Support the creation of case studies, lessons learned, and a library of proven IDC approaches, ensuring knowledge is captured, shared, and applied effectively
• Mentor and coach internal teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth in advisory practice
• Contribute to the development of digital tools and data models that support industrialised delivery, enhancing transparency, traceability, and automation
• Participate in delivery assurance activities, ensuring advisory recommendations are embedded from concept to completion

The below is a set of general candidate requirements. However, this is a multi position requisition so we're not expecting you to bring all of these skills, but we'd like you to have a blend that suits your particular specialisms to this role.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• Demonstrable experience in developing and providing strategic advisory services - ideally within the context of IDC for large portfolios of work (which may include DfMA or MMC)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and client engagement skills
• Ambitious, determined, and confident in challenging the status quo
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across complex organisations, ideally across public and private sectors
• Experience in developing and implementing advisory strategies, frameworks, or delivery models
• Ability to mentor and coach multidisciplinary teams, supporting professional development in advisory practice
• A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to learn and challenge the status quo
• Understanding of current approaches to project and programme delivery, such as the Construction Playbook, the RIBA Plan of Work (or equivalents) and their implications for strategy
• Experience working on programmes or projects across different sectors including Buildings, Water, Defence, Nuclear, and Transport infrastructure
• Enthusiasm to become involved in and support wider initiatives within Mott MacDonald
• The sale and projection of our advisory services
• Experience with systems engineering, requirements management, and digital delivery tools
• Knowledge of Lean principles, supply chain ecosystems, and procurement processes
• Experience in developing thought leadership, case studies, or best practice guidance for clients
• Relevant certifications or memberships in professional organisations (e.g., Chartered Management Consultancy, Lean Construction Institute) are a plus
• Understanding and commitment to Mott MacDonald's PRIDE values (Progress; Respect; Integrity; Drive; Excellence)
• A self starter mentality with a desire to apply initiative and new ideas, comfortable working in a dynamic, fast changing start up environment. An open minded, confident, collaborative attitude; a strong sense of team spirit; vision driven
• Ability to think strategically and laterally, bringing creativity to problem solving
• Demonstrates a consultative approach, building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Champions advisory excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Contributes positively to organisational culture, fostering collaboration, fairness, and openness
• Contributes positively to our organisational culture, fostering collaboration, fairness, and openness
• Demonstrates a coachable mindset, open to feedback and continuous improvement
• Interest and passion for the construction industry, with a particular interest in improving buildability, modernising methods, and data driven decision making

Security clearance beneficial but not essential.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as 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.

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 offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well being, flexibility, and trust.

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 can contribute.

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