Senior Manager Strategy and Transformation

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

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About The Role
Mott MacDonald’s Strategy & Transformation (S&T) Practice holds a market‑leading position in PPP Transaction and Procurement Advisory Services across the GCC, with ambitious growth plans to expand market share and diversify service offerings. The practice supports developers, investors, funders, asset owners, operators and government entities to realise infrastructure development and investment ambitions, with a strong focus on public‑private partnerships across the project lifecycle.

We are seeking a Technical Advisor with transaction advisory experience to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the GCC. This role is well suited to an emerging consulting professional with an engineering or technical background and a passion for shaping PPPs that drive sustainable development, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients across infrastructure, transport, energy and the built environment.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Support the delivery of technical advisory services for PPP and transaction advisory projects across the GCC.
• Contribute to the delivery of PPP transactions across the full project lifecycle, from early development through to financial close and post‑financial close activities.
• Support business development activities, including bid preparation, service propositions and work winning.
• Undertake needs assessments, feasibility studies, market studies, optioneering and business case preparation.
• Coordinate and liaise with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to support technical due diligence activities.
• Support the preparation of tender documentation, including output specifications and procurer requirements.
• Assist with tender process management, evaluation, negotiation and commercial and financial close activities.
• Prepare structured technical analyses, reports and presentations with a strong focus on clarity and quality.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values.
  
  

Candidate specification

Essential

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Consulting experience delivering technical advisory services within infrastructure or the built environment.
• Broad understanding of PPP and transaction advisory fundamentals.
• Experience assessing technical risks and priorities associated with project development, feasibility or procurement.
• Ability to deliver structured analysis and contribute to high‑quality reports and presentations.
• Experience working collaboratively with financial and legal advisors.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities effectively.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience supporting PPP transactions within the GCC region.
• Experience across sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, energy or the built environment.
• Proficiency in Arabic to support engagement with Arabic‑speaking stakeholders.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally for short periods.
  
  

Our benefits vary by country and are subject to eligibility and local policy. We’ll confirm the details relevant to you as part of the offer process.

• Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
• Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable.
• Professional membership / institution subscription support.
• Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
• Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
• An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer‑term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance).
  
  

Location(s):

Abu Dhabi, AE

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: International development

Job Ref: 15014

Recruiter Contact: Iustina Blidariu