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2026 uk graduate control & instrumentation engineering career path

Reading (Berkshire)
Mott Macdonald
Engineering
Posted: 13 October
Offer description

Job Title: Graduate Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Company: Mott MacDonald

Location options: Altrincham, Glasgow and Tadley


Role

As a Graduate Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering technical excellence and innovation. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will:

* Design and develop control system architectures, including programmable controllers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
* Contribute to Control System Philosophy documents and functional specifications.
* Produce engineering calculations, cause and effect matrices, and safety documentation.
* Create detailed diagrams: instrument location, hook-up, termination, loop, and cable routing.
* Develop instrument data sheets, I/O schedules, and alarm schedules.

Some of our opportunities may require eligibility to achieve security clearance. Security clearance requirements depend on project types and typically require UK nationality or long-term residence in the UK.


Candidate Specification

We are looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have:

* Less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements)
* A Master’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Discipline options include: Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

You should demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience, modules, prior work, or research about the company, values and projects.

We review every completed application with a human-led process and do not use AI tools in selection. Answer application questions authentically to share your real story.


We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths

* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues.
* Delivers high-quality written work with strong attention to detail.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

We support flexible working. Please discuss any flexibility you may need at the interview stage.

Note: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK, due to UK government changes in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future.


About Your Development

Our graduate roles provide training and a mentor to guide you through a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – to support a long-lasting career at Mott MacDonald.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference and learn about Our Purpose and the value we can create together.


Benefits and Development Perks

* Biannual salary reviews for the first three years, with a competitive salary aligned to industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary and a flexible benefits scheme.


Our Social and Inclusion Commitments

You’ll have access to a wide range of social, sports, and charity events, including opportunities to expand your professional network across the company. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion, agile working, and a respectful, inclusive environment.


About Mott MacDonald

We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, focusing on excellence and digital innovation, and respecting each person’s differences.

Location(s): Altrincham, Reading, Glasgow

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Industry: Energy; Discipline: Electrical; Job Ref: 11639

Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com

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