Principal Consultant Asset Management in London

Location/s: London, UK

Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management as well as advisory services across several sectors. APD supports projects up to £20bn in the built environment, defence, energy and other sectors, using expertise in programme management, project management, cost control, and digital consulting.

About the team

Asset, Data & Information (ADI) integrates asset management, data and information management to deliver holistic solutions. This structure enhances support for assets, investment planning, lifecycle optimisation and risk-based decision making.

Overview of the role

The Principal Asset Management Consultant will lead advisory projects in Buildings, particularly Healthcare, providing end‑to‑end trusted advice and driving growth of the business through client and internal relationships. You will manage concurrent priorities, oversee junior staff, and bring an established network of contacts to help grow the business and enhance the Mott MacDonald brand. Key deliverables include supporting clients to improve asset condition, performance and compliance across public sector buildings and complex estates, guiding investment decisions and risk management, and delivering measurable outcomes such as safety, value for money, and user experience. The role requires a proactive, analytical, and collaborative approach, with familiarity in lean and agile working, and a passion for asset management excellence.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant delivery experience in management consultancy or asset management
• Solid track record working within the Buildings sector, preferably Healthcare in London estates or similar
• Experience developing and maturing asset management capabilities within organisations
• Experience assessing, analysing, and presenting asset condition and performance insights to inform decision‑making
• Experience supporting or leading asset management strategy, lifecycle plans and investment cases
• Strong delivery and project management skills, ability to lead projects and manage a team of consultants
• Desire to develop new skills and expand knowledge across asset management areas
• Creative problem‑solving skills and ability to diagnose issues and develop tailored solutions
• Proven experience supporting clients through key transitions (e.g., project‑to‑operations handover, readiness assessments, mobilisation phases)
• Institute of Asset Management certificate or diploma desirable
• Relationship building skills to engage at technical and senior levels
• Ability to interpret data, draw insights and present recommendations clearly
• Proactive, self‑motivated, with initiative, leadership and adaptability in autonomous or team settings
• Experience optimising cost, lifecycle investment and whole‑life performance
• Strong communication skills, written and spoken, to prepare concise reports, dashboards or briefings
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and best practice

Travel to the UK is required; international travel may occur occasionally. Offers for this role are conditional upon appropriate Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. does not provide sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We promote fair employment procedures and create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

Support is available for disabled candidates; please contact.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4× basic salary, with option to increase up to 6× salary. Income protection scheme and support for long‑term illness or injury. Flexible benefits including extended life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. Annual bonus schemes shared across the business.
• Employee Ownership: No external investors; shared success culture. Employees have a stake and a voice in the business, with performance bonuses. Career growth gives stake increases recognising long‑term contribution. Voice matters through direct channels to senior leadership. Senior roles have a direct pathway to ownership from day one.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan for everyday health costs. Access to Peppy for menopause support. Comprehensive wellbeing program available for employees and families. Salary flex option to extend many health benefits to families.
• Lifestyle: Minimum 33-35 days holiday each year, building on 5th year £35 days. Variety of employee saving schemes and retailer discounts.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave. Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Up to 5 additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
• Learning and development: Primary annual professional institution subscription. Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills via mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
• Networks, communities, and social outcomes: Joining Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.