Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Defence and Security team has an opening for a Technical Director, Project Management in the Perth office. This position provides specialist technical and strategic advice across Defence nuclear infrastructure programmes, supporting both clients and internal leadership teams. Working closely with the Defence National Programmes Lead, the role will contribute to market positioning, client engagement, and successful delivery across a growing Defence portfolio, with a strong focus on opportunities in Western Australia.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide subject matter expertise in Defence nuclear infrastructure, supporting advisory and delivery services across major programmes
* Support enterprise‐level infrastructure planning for AUKUS, including long‐term programme development and readiness
* Contribute to market positioning, pursuit strategies and tender submissions across the Defence sector
* Build and maintain relationships with key Defence stakeholders and prime contractors (e.g. BAE, Babcock Marine)
* Facilitate knowledge transfer by connecting Australian Defence teams with global expertise and lessons learned from comparable programmes
* Provide strategic input to downstream project and programme opportunities across national Defence initiatives
* Strengthen linkages between Australian Defence leadership and the wider global defence business to improve access to specialist capability
About You
* Tertiary qualifications relevant to project management or engineering disciplines, with chartership desirable
* Extensive experience in Defence infrastructure, ideally within nuclear or highly regulated environments
* Strong understanding of large‐scale programme delivery, including advisory and planning phases
* Proven ability to engage with government clients and Defence primes at a senior level
* Experience contributing to bids, tenders and client engagement strategies, with the ability to bring global best practice into complex local delivery environments
* Citizen of Australia and ability to achieve a current baseline and Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work‐life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.
Benefits
* A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
* A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
* Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance
* Opportunities to enhance your work‐life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
* Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
Employee Ownership
* Our employee ownership model means no external investors, creating a culture of shared success
* Employees have a stake and a voice in our business, with direct connection to our success through performance bonuses
* As your career grows, your stake increases, recognising your long‐term impact and contribution
* Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future
* As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway toward ownership from day 1
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