About the Role
Join one of the world's leading nuclear consultancies and help establish Australia's future naval nuclear capability through the AUKUS partnership. This is a unique opportunity to apply your project leadership experience to once-in-a-generation programmes while helping shape the future of Australia's nuclear capability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex infrastructure, engineering, design or nuclear safety programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, safety specialists, contractors and client stakeholders.
- Lead project planning, governance, reporting and performance management activities.
- Manage technical, commercial and delivery interfaces across complex programmes.
- Oversee the delivery of engineering and design outputs in accordance with project requirements.
- Manage the delivery of nuclear safety case programmes, including planning, coordination and assurance of safety-related activities.
- Support engagement with clients, regulators, contractors and supply chain partners.
- Identify, manage and escalate project risks, issues and opportunities.
- Support procurement, contracting and delivery strategy development.
- Contribute to capability development, mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team.
Requirements
- A degree in engineering, project management, construction management or another relevant discipline.
- Experience delivering complex infrastructure, engineering, design or nuclear-related projects.
- Experience within defence, nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, governance and reporting skills.
- Experience managing project risks, issues and commercial considerations.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing others.
- Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance (Australian NV1 or UK SC/DV equivalent).
Skills
- Nuclear safety case programme management
- Engineering and design management
- Defence infrastructure projects
- Major projects within highly regulated environments
- Design & Build delivery models
- Project controls, scheduling and risk management
- Stakeholder and regulatory engagement
- Contract and commercial management
- Multidisciplinary project leadership
- Nuclear, defence, transport, energy or other high-hazard industries
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Relocate to Australia
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Experienced
Education Level
- Degree in engineering, project management, construction management or another relevant discipline
- Chartered status, professional certification or progress towards chartership would be advantageous
Benefits
- Flexible and agile ways of working.
- Competitive remuneration and performance bonus opportunities.
- Access to world-class technical networks and nuclear specialists.
- Structured professional development and support towards chartership.
- Opportunities to work across both Australian and international nuclear programmes.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and build rewarding long-term careers.
- Relocation support and assistance with visa and mobility arrangements.
- Medical insurance and life insurance.
- Annual leave in line with local policy.
- Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable.
- Professional membership/ institution subscription support.
- Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
About the Company
- Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management and development consultancy.
- We employ more than 800 nuclear professionals globally, supporting clients across defence nuclear, civil nuclear, fusion, decommissioning, waste management and major infrastructure programmes.
- At Mott MacDonald, you will join an employee-owned business where collaboration, technical excellence and professional development are at the heart of what we do.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
