Project Director/Account Lead - Ireland

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Position Location:  Dublin, Ireland / Cork, Ireland / Belfast, Norther
Contract Type:  Permanent
Work Pattern:  Full Time
Discipline:  Project programme and commercial management
Job Ref:  3061
Recruiter Contact:  David McFall
Project Director (Account Lead)
Permanent
Full time
Dublin/Belfast/Cork

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? 

We are currently looking for an Account Lead in either North or Southern Ireland, to join the highly successful and growing Infrastructure Portfolios in our Advisory and Programme Delivery Unit. The Account Leader will be a key member of the management team, reporting into an Principal Account Leader, and will work closely with other Principal ccount leaders across the unit and wider Mott MacDonald across sectors and practices. This role is critical for building and maintaining Mott MacDonald's relationships with our clients, planning the accounts, and building a client centric experience.
With our Grow ambition in Ireland the Account Lead will be require to work across sectors predominately transportation and water but not exclusively these. You will be the in country lead.
Our purpose isto improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focussing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities is imbedded within the team.
You will be responsible for;
Growth 
• Working alongside Growth community to secure work within existing Framework and grow new opportunities.
• Enhancing and developing strong and robust relationships with both existing and new clients.
• Driving the bidding process, converting prospects into projects ensuring bids are technically and commercially sound.
• Contributes to a Business Plan and strategy aligned with the Group Sector vision and strategy in consultation with key cross business stakeholders.
• Working alongside other Units to develop a One Mott MacDonald offering.
• Champion and communicate strategy/plan, ensure key decisions are aligned.
• Working alongside Cross Unit Sector Leadership and Key Account Leads (Group), developing Account Client Engagement Plans in line with the Portfolio and Unit Business plan and Sector Strategy to optimise performance for the MM Group
• Supporting staff recruitment to grow the team.
People 
• The Account Lead will manage a growing multi-discipline PPCM and Advisory team in a largely seconded environment. This team may evolve from several locations.
• They manage portfolio resources and attend resource meeting to ensure optimal resource levels are maintained.
• They will foster a team dynamic within the account to ensure all seconded staff are fully engaged and feel part of Mott MacDonald.
• They will establish a team structure with clear responsibilities, delegations, and succession to ensure long term success and the account.
• They will work effectively with Technical Principals, and Sector/Practice Leaders to bring the right resources to deliver the project to client's satisfaction while meeting additional Mott MacDonald project targets.
• They will ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information from Unit and ENW Portfolio leadership and the wider team members.
• They will Act as a role model for Health, Safety and Wellbeing for the team.
• They will create an environment where people are motivated, encouraged and empowered to be their best. Encourage inclusion and diversity across the team and wider unit. Support career development and help create opportunities for our people through talent management and succession planning.
Operations 
• Working alongside Operations community to ensure excellence in quality, efficiency whilst remaining profitable.
• They will manage risk and commercial performance across their Client Accounts.
• They will ensure compliance with Mott MacDonald business management and quality assurance processes.
• They will run appropriate team meetings with staff, clients, and senior level management.
• They will report management information into monthly senior leadership meetings
• Monitoring of finances and utilisation on projects against budgets
Candidate Specification
 
We're looking for an individual to come on board and further develop our successes within Infrastructure portfolios. We invite applications from candidates with the following experience: 
• Experience in the Infrastructure sector in Ireland with a focus on Transportation or Water, preferred.
• Experience in Project, Programme, and Commercial Management (PPCM) or related Advisory Services and ideally working Client Side on Projects.
• Experience leading a consultancy offering in Ireland is preferable although would consider strong candidates from construction of water companies.
• Experience in leading a team and managing people.
• Experience in maintaining and managing client relationships to win work. Ideally the candidate would have existing relationships within relevant clients.
• Professionally qualifiedwith a relevant body.
• A passion for continuous improvement and finding a better way.
• To lead by example, live the Mott MacDonald code and embed within their team. 
Closing date for all applications will be the 5th of July. 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. 

About the business unit 
The Advisory and Programme Delivery(APD) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that Mott MacDonald operate in the Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation and, Education, Health and Care. 
TheUnit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of Programme Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, Infrastructure Finance, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Education, Health and Care Management. 
Our environment and water portfolio is primarily a UK based business delivering project, programme and commercial management services to regulated water/wastewater clients and the Environment Agency. Our work stretches across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-contract cost estimating and benchmarking to post contract QS services and commercial assurance. For project and programme management we deliver capital projects on behalf of our clients, both internal and external that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £0.5billion. Additionally, we are the home of the cost intelligence service, a specialist team of data analysts and economists who provide expert advice across all sectors on inflation and indexation. We currently work with around half of the UK's regulated water and wastewater companies.
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.
Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at ****** and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription.A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

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