Consultant / Senior Consultant - Industrialised Design and Construction 1 in Cambridge

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. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

About The Business Unit: Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting, education, and health and care management.

Overview Of The Role: We’re seeking a Consultant to join our dynamic 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), passionate about driving innovation and digital transformation in the built environment. Whether you’re recently chartered or actively working toward 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.

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.
• 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. We do not expect you to bring all of these skills, but aim for a blend that suits your particular specialisms to this role.

The Specialisms And Experience We’re Looking For:

• 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.
• Working toward or recently achieved chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Demonstrable experience in applying DfMA, MMC or platform‑based approaches.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Self‑motivated, accountable, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive, curious mindset with willingness to learn and challenge the status quo.
• Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work (or equivalent) and its application to delivery.
• Experience working on programmes or projects across buildings, water, environment and transport infrastructure.

Desirable:

• Experience with systems engineering and familiarity with requirements management tools.
• Proficiency in digital delivery and understanding of its role in supporting DfMA.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Knowledge of lean principles and logistics.
• Understanding of supply chain ecosystems for industrialised construction.
• Awareness of manufacturing and assembly processes, materials selection, fabrication methods and assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Revit or parametric design platforms.
• Relevant certifications or memberships in professional organisations.
• Enthusiasm to support wider initiatives within Mott MacDonald.
• Willingness to assist in sales and projection of advisory services.

Behaviours And Values:

• Commitment to Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values (Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence).
• Self‑starter mentality with initiative and new ideas, comfortable in dynamic environments.
• Open‑minded, collaborative attitude and strong team spirit.
• Strategic and lateral thinking, bringing creativity to problem‑solving and technology.
• Positive contribution to organisational culture, fostering collaboration, fairness and openness.
• Coachable mindset, open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Passion for the construction industry, especially improving buildability and data‑driven decision‑making.

Security clearance beneficial but not essential.

UK Immigration: We are not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route due to changes in 2024. We welcome applicants eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile Working: We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility and trust, enabling you to choose how to work most effectively.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment and encouraging individual expression. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility: Please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com if you need support during the recruitment process.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan for everyday health costs. Access to Peppy for menopause support. Wellbeing support through a comprehensive programme. Salary flexibility to opt into a range of health benefits.
• Financial Wellbeing: Matching employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal to up to 4× your basic salary, with option to increase to 6×. Income protection scheme and return‑to‑work support. Flexible benefits including life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and wills. Annual bonus schemes shared across the business.
• Lifestyle: Minimum 33–35 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays. Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years of service. Employee saving schemes and high‑street retailer discounts.
• Enhanced Family and Carers Leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Shared parental leave matches maternity leave up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional leave days for significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• Learning and Development: Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, training and self‑development.
• Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes: Wide range of employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Chance to make a difference within communities through social outcomes.

Apply now or contact us for more information about the application process.

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Job Ref: 12877