Principal – Wastewater

About the Role
As a key member of Mott MacDonald 's UAE / Middle East water business, and as
a Technical Leader in your field of expertise, your key responsibilities will
include:
* The delivery of wastewater & recycled water process engineering solutions to our clients across the Middle East region
* Technical advice, support, governance, and mentoring to the Mott MacDonald's wastewater business in your specialised field.
* Lead the delivery of design and commissioning teams, delivering complex treatment facilities in the Middle East region.
* Provide specialist consultancy services covering masterplanning, design, technical advisory, due diligence, and value engineering services.
* Proactively engage in client relationship (Account) management with new and existing clients to better align Mott MacDonald's service offering to our clients' needs.
* Support the business development efforts to target strategic pursuits and bring the full capabilities of Mott MacDonald to each opportunity.
* Active involvement in our global and regional practice networks (including taking the role of regional Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader).
* Mentor staff within our specialist practice area and develop a sustainable treatment capability in the Middle East.
* Best practice sharing / knowledge management across regions.
* Champion our innovation initiatives in Middle East.
In addition, you will work to develop Mott MacDonald's presence in the Middle
East water sector, specifically focusing on wastewater, water, and recycled
water treatment solutions. You will be responsible for identifying project
opportunities, developing client relationships, and leading Mott MacDonald's
marketing efforts to secure large, high-profile projects.

As Mott MacDonald is an international organization with a strong focus on
integrated global working, you will be required to provide support to the
Global Water Sector and provide technical input into global projects and
targeting international opportunities. You will assist in raising Mott
MacDonald's position in the marketplace, develop strategic and effective
relationships with industry and academia, and develop a leading business
position for us in the areas of water and wastewater treatment.

Candidate Specification
The candidate should have a well-established reputation in the international
treatment market and significant experience in a wide range of wastewater
treatment technologies. They should have the proven ability to market
engineering services directly to large clients and the ability to lead
proposal efforts from a design, construct, and operational perspective.

Specific experience and skills required for this role:
* Extensive experience in working on water/wastewater treatment projects including design, construction supervision, and preferably operation/optimisation/commissioning;
* Well-established reputation in the international water/wastewater treatment sector;
* Significant experience and knowledge in trends for water/wastewater treatment technologies;
* Process design calculations and simulation modelling, mass balances, sizing, calculations, and chemical/biochemical modelling;
* Understanding of complex activated sludge system design for nutrient removal processes based on COD and nutrient balances. At least a general understanding of full stream anammox and N shunt processes.
* Feasibility, concept, and detailed design of treatment facilities;
* A working knowledge of advanced water/wastewater treatment technologies;
* Ability to undertake process studies, including plant audits/optimization and value engineering services;
* Ability to develop innovative and sustainable options for clients including consideration of emerging technologies and energy/process efficiency;
* Preparation of investigations, options assessments, design reports, drawings, cost estimates and technical specifications;
* Demonstrated design management experience;
* Proven ability to market engineering services to clients and lead strategic bids;
* Proven experience in providing 'fit for purpose' and successful solutions to clients;
* Drive knowledge sharing initiatives with other team members across Middle East and globally;
* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, experience in building effective business relationships.
* Ability to liaise confidently with both new and existing Clients to develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships;
* Flexibility to travel.
Job Profile
Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social
outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital
innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee
opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take
positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which
works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are
open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:
* ‎90 calendar days' paid maternity leave
* Competitive annual leave
* An annual professional institution subscription
* Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance

Other Information
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
have the opportunity to contribute.

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 embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We 're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything
we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation,
transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee
opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and
striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
Job Ref
66868BR
Recruiter Contact
Iustina Blidariu
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region/State
ALL - United Arab Emirates
Discipline
Water
Sector
Water
Website Region
Middle East
Website Sector
Water and wastewater