Principal - Dam and Pumped Storage

Principal - Dam and Pumped Storage

**Country**:New Zealand**Position Location**:Wellington, New Zealand**Contract Type**:Permanent**Work Pattern**:Full Time**Sector**:Energy**Discipline**:Energy**Job Ref**:2992**Recruiter Contact**:Julie Graham- Mott MacDonald New Zealand has grown significantly over the past 12 months, to over 300 strong and now houses a team of experts who enjoy sharing success in delivering awesome projects such as Christchurch's Te Kaha Stadium, Lake Onslow Pumped Hydro Scheme Feasibility, Seascape Tower, Auckland Airport upgrades, and numerous complex wastewater treatment plants across New Zealand.- At Mott MacDonald we perform a wide range of services in the dam and pumped storage sectors, and we are now looking for a Principal Lead of Dams and Pumped storage to join our team, working alongside our civil engineering team and reporting to the Technical Director Hydropower. Our Technical Director Hydropower is a globally recognised expert in Mott MacDonald group and works on global projects including:
- Lake Lyell Pumped Storage, Australia
- Capricornia Pumped Storage, Australia
- Musswellbrook Pumped Storage, Australia
- Lake Onslow option of the New Zealand Battery Project
- Suki Kinari Hydropower, Pakistan
- White Pine Pumped Storage, USA
- Kidston Pumped Storage, Australia
- Central West Pumped Storage, Australia
- Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower, Pakistan
- You will have the opportunity to learn from Mott MacDonald's global experts and work alongside them on many of these projects.- As a Principal in the dams and hydropower sector, you will be assisting within multi-disciplinary design teams to produce innovative and integrated designs that meet our client's requirements and are value for money, future-proof and sustainable. Whilst you work as part of a multidisciplinary team you will be organising, planning, and managing your own projects and work. Our technical specialists work together to provide integrated solutions to the highest standards across engineering, climate resilience, environmental and social sustainability. As a company our focus is on achieving positive social outcomes in everything we do.- You will have technical experience in dam, pumped storage and hydropower and hydroelectric projects of all sizes.- The job will be focused on dams and pumped storage, however as part of the wider energy business there will also be opportunities to work in other generation technologies from time to time.-
**You've got this**- We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, enhanced Kiwi Saver contributions, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability.-
**Our values, culture, and benefits**
- We have a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. We value the diversity of our staff and are committed to creating an inclusive work culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.- We offer a range of competitive benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:
- State of the art office and end of trip facilities
- Agile working environment
- Competitive salary and group bonus incentive scheme
- Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
- Options to purchase additional annual leave

**You’ve got this**
- This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy that is pushing ahead in the local market. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then join our world class consultancy.**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.