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Mott MacDonald

Wind OE Project Manager (m/w/d)

Join Mott MacDonald as a Wind OE Project Manager in Edinburgh or Glasgow, UK. Lead wind engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Enjoy excellent career development opportunities in renewable energy.

Mott MacDonald

Company Overview

Mott MacDonald

London, United Kingdom

1989

Approximately 18,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com).

What They Do

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy firm specializing in multidisciplinary projects, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Their expertise spans onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, hydrogen storage, battery systems, and grid infrastructure, making them one of the largest wholly employee-owned firms in this field with a rich heritage dating back to the 1860s (source: mottmac.com). The firm operates in over 180 locations across 140 countries, providing services that include engineering consultancy, management consultancy, and sustainability consultancy, among others (source: cbinsights.com). Their target markets encompass energy utilities, governments, private operators, and developers, focusing on sectors such as healthcare infrastructure, carbon reduction, and urban planning (source: mottmac.com). Mott MacDonald differentiates itself through its employee-owned structure, which fosters a multidisciplinary approach and enables them to maximize value for clients and communities (source: mottmac.com).

Projects & Track Record

Mott MacDonald has an impressive portfolio of completed projects, including the Manchester Civil Justice Centre, which is the largest court complex built in a century and has won 26 awards for its sustainable design (source: wikipedia.org). Another notable project is the Somaliland ESRES programme, which has delivered 5.7MW of renewable capacity and connected 85,000 households, significantly reducing costs and carbon emissions (source: mottmac.com). Current major projects include the National Grid's Eastern Green Link (EGL) 3 and 4, which involve front-end engineering design and geotechnical support for the largest onshore cable schemes in the UK, targeting operation by 2033 (source: mottmac.com). Their geographic presence spans every inhabited continent, with ongoing projects in the UK, Somaliland, Netherlands, and beyond, showcasing their capability to operate in diverse environments (source: business.gov.uk).

Recent Developments

In March 2024, Mott MacDonald was appointed by National Grid for FEED and geotechnical services on the EGL 3 and 4 projects, building on previous optioneering work from 2023 (source: mottmac.com). Additionally, construction has commenced on Changi Airport Terminal 5 in Singapore, further expanding their global footprint (source: cbinsights.com). The firm has also been advancing hydrogen projects, leveraging lessons learned from Dutch offshore energy hubs and small-scale green hydrogen pilots in Scotland (source: mottmac.com). While there have been no recent acquisitions or mergers, Mott MacDonald continues to expand its influence in the energy transition space through ongoing projects and partnerships (source: wikipedia.org).

Working There

At Mott MacDonald, roles span a wide range of disciplines including engineering, management consultancy, and project management, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary teams (source: mottmac.com). The company actively recruits across its global offices, including locations in Croydon, Tokyo, New York, and Dubai, reflecting its commitment to expanding its workforce in line with ongoing projects (source: business.gov.uk). As a wholly employee-owned firm, Mott MacDonald fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, which is evident in their approach to problem-solving and client engagement (source: mottmac.com). While specific benefits are not detailed in available sources, the company’s employee ownership structure suggests a strong alignment of interests between employees and the firm’s long-term success (source: mottmac.com).


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Job Description

Due to continued growth and high demand of our services in the UK and Ireland, we are looking to expand our team with a Renewables Project Manager to join our Renewable Energy team in the UK.

You will lead the delivery of wind owner's engineering projects for clients in the UK, Ireland and worldwide, ensuring they appropriately resourced, delivered on time and budget as well as supporting our clients to increase the project value whilst reducing the risks. This would include coordination of internal MM and external resources where applicable, origination, review (where applicable) and acceptance of project deliverables, budget and time adherence, client liaison and internal reporting. The role may also involve preparation of bids for new work and participation on advisory projects.

This is a permanent role and will offer excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies (wind PV, CSP, BESS).

Key responsibilities and duties include

Project Management

  • Lead and manage Wind projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project milestones are met;
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans;
  • Coordinate with internal teams, Clients, external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Owner's Engineering

  • Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle;
  • Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and drawings are reviewed and approved;
  • Manage site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project viability;
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices;
  • Provide local know how and guidance to the team;
  • Preparation of ERs.

Technical Support

  • Support in preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment and services;
  • Evaluate bids and proposals from contractors and suppliers;
  • Techno-commercial support to Clients during contract negotiation;
  • Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and operational phases;
  • Manage preparation of performance assessments.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities;
  • Represent the company in technical discussions and negotiations;
  • Ensure transparent and timely communication with all project stakeholders.

Quality Assurance

  • Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards;
  • Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications;
  • Manage the commissioning and acceptance testing of wind projects.

Candidate specification

Essential

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) or a related field; a master's degree is preferable but not required;
  • Experience on Project Management;
  • Working knowledge of UK Wind development, procurement and/or construction;
  • Knowledge of the relevant wind design codes and certification requirements;
  • Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations;
  • Proactivity and problem-solving attitude;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Proficiency in English both written and verbal.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines;
  • APQ;
  • Familiarity with wasp, windpro or other modelling software;
  • Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint;
  • Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem solving approach;
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary and multicultural engineering environment;
  • Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients;
  • Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount;
  • Ability to lead/chair and present at meetings;

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About the role

February 28, 2026

Full time

Company

February 28, 2026

Flexible

Wind Energy

Mott MacDonald

mottmac.com

  •  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
  •  Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Project Management experience required

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