Programme director

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team, we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people's daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Mott MacDonald's Project, Program, and Commercial Management team has an exciting opportunity for a Program Director. You will provide executive leadership across a major multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery program spanning transportation and civil infrastructure and related specialist services.

You will hold overall accountability for program strategy, governance, commercial performance, risk and delivery. Working with senior Government stakeholders, Project Principals, program managers, technical leaders and delivery partners, you will set direction, enable executive decision-making and drive delivery.

• Lead senior client relationships and represent Mott MacDonald in executive, steering committee and governance forums.
• Maintain oversight of program governance, scope, schedule, cost, risk, dependencies, change, benefits, quality and assurance.
• Shape integrated delivery, workforce and succession strategies to provide the capability and capacity required through delivery.
• Oversee design-phase activities, including final design review, design coordination, constructability reviews, and risk management.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across engineering, construction, environmental, commercial, and project controls functions.
• Manage program risks, budgets, schedules, governance, and performance reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, regulatory bodies, utilities, community stakeholders, and tribal representatives.
• Drive issue resolution, stakeholder alignment, and informed decision-making throughout project delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, business or a related discipline, with recognised professional accreditation desirable.
• Extensive experience directing complex, high-value projects or programs in infrastructure, engineering, construction or another highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated executive accountability for program strategy, governance, delivery, commercial performance, risk, benefits and client outcomes.
• Proven success leading program managers, project directors and multidisciplinary teams across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong commercial judgement, with experience managing complex contracts, major risks, change and portfolio financial performance.
• Established capability in executive stakeholder engagement, with the credibility to influence senior clients, delivery partners and governance bodies.
• Experience shaping program operating models, integrated plans, resource strategies and executive reporting frameworks.
• A visible and inclusive leadership style that builds high-performing teams and maintains a strong commitment to health and safety, quality and professional excellence.

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments.
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more.

Employee Ownership

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 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.

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees, including part-time and job-share roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part-time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-MB1