Consultant / Senior Consultant – Industrialised Design and Construction NOWOŚĆ

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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’re seeking a Consultant 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., 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:

• Support the development and implementation of IDC strategies across client portfolios and programmes, contributing to measurable improvements in delivery efficiency and consistency
• Apply DfMA and MMC principles to optimise design, delivery, and operational outcomes—demonstrating value through improved constructability, reduced waste, or enhanced programme certainty
• Contribute to the creation and use of standardised tools, methods, and delivery models, helping to embed repeatable, scalable solutions across projects
• Assist in the development of IDC metrics and performance indicators, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the value chain
• Support the creation of case studies, lessons learned, and a library of proven IDC approaches, ensuring knowledge is captured, shared, and applied effectively
• Engage in capacity building activities, including mentoring other staff and contributing to internal knowledge sharing; helping to grow the next generation of IDC practitioners
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure IDC principles are integrated from concept to completion, fostering a culture of cross-functional innovation
• Contribute to the development of digital tools and data models that support industrialised delivery, enhancing transparency, traceability, and automation
• Participate in client workshops, stakeholder engagement, and delivery assurance activities, building trusted relationships and reinforcing Mott MacDonald’s reputation for excellence in IDC

Candidate specification
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.

The specialisms and experience we’re looking for include:

• Manufacturing and Assembly experience
• Building Services experience
• Structural / architectural engineering experience
• Systems Engineering experience
• Supply chain ecosystem management experience

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent education in a related field
• Working towards or recently achieved chartership with a relevant, recognised professional body
• Demonstrable experience in applying DfMA, MMC, or platform-based approaches
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
• Is self-motivated, accountable, and takes ownership of their work. Works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to learn and challenge the status quo. Brings a can-do, proactive attitude, with a willingness to adapt, learn, and challenge the status quo
• Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work (or equivalents in non-buildings markets) and its application to delivery
• Experience working on programmes or projects across different sectors including Buildings (Healthcare, Education, Defence, Nuclear etc.), Water and Environment and / or Transport infrastructure (Airports, Metros etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience with systems engineering, with familiarity with requirements managements tools and methodologies a plus
• Proficiency in digital delivery and the understanding of the key role it plays in supporting the implementation of DfMA approaches
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset to drive innovation and process improvement
• Knowledge of Lean principles and logistics
• Understanding of supply chain ecosystems and management for Industrialised construction, including key market players, logistics challenges and procurement processes
• Awareness of manufacturing and assembly processes, including materials selection, fabrication methods, and assembly techniques, to inform design decisions and enhance constructability
• Awareness of tools such as Power BI, Revit, or parametric design platforms
• Relevant certifications or memberships in professional organisations (e.g. Lean Construction Institute, BuildingSMART) are a plus
• Enthusiasm to become involved in and support wider initiatives within Mott MacDonald
• Willingness to support in the sale and projection of our advisory services

Behaviours and values:

• 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
  innovation and technology
• 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.