Job Description

Locations

Leeds, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom / Sheffield, United Kingdom

Country

United Kingdom

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Various

Discipline

Environment, Health

Job ref

11304

Recruiter contact

Aoife Cullen

Location/s:

This is a hybrid role and can be based in any of our main Mott Macdonald offices across the UK

Recruiter contact:

Aoife Cullen



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.



Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be

brilliant.

About the business unit

Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors.



We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services.



APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to 20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.

Overview of the role

You will be a proactive professional supporting the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager in helping Mott MacDonald achieve its health, safety and wellbeing objectives. You will assist in monitoring, advising, and driving continuous improvement across the Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit.



Key responsibilities and duties include:

To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and enhance the Unit's health, safety, and wellbeing performance Support the review of health and safety performance, including analysis of trends and issues arising from audits, and share lessons learned as appropriate Contribute to the review positive interventions, identify trends and concerns, and create safety shares Maintain and enhance safety communication channels, including the creation and upkeep of a structured communications audit log Design, update, and manage content for internal safety communications and website Assist in incident investigations and safety audits, contributing to continuous improvement efforts Actively contribute to the long-term strategy and objectives of the APD Health and Safety Manager Serve as a key link between safety and wellbeing, working closely with the Wellbeing Lead to: Identify and clarify wellbeing themes and priorities Share insights from positive safety and wellbeing interventions Support the planning and delivery of wellbeing initiatives

Candidate specification

Essential:

Knowledge of health and safety legislation or management systems A proactive and enthusiastic approach to health, safety, and wellbeing Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences Ability to analyse data and identify trends to support continuous improvement Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders Interest in and commitment to promoting a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture Competent in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


Desirable:

Degree-level qualification (subject area not restricted to Health & Safety) Previous experience (e.g., through a placement or internship) in a health and safety or wellbeing-related role Familiarity with incident investigation processes or safety audits Experience / interest in creating or managing internal communications or websites Awareness of wellbeing initiatives and how they link to workplace safety Interest in gaining training qualifications to support the delivery of health and safety training

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where

everyone

feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

Learning and development

Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. * Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.