Job Description
Job Description
Please note this role will be closed for applications on Friday 9 May 2025
Transmission & Distribution
Our team’s focus is ensuring energy remains accessible to all, and that energy networks can operate efficiently. As the UK pushes towards Net Zero, there is rapid expansion required for these existing networks and infrastructure, along with ensuring their integrity to meet these ambitious targets. Join this team and you’ll work on large-scale investment plans to ensure networks can meet future demands, focusing on integrating clean energy sources, maintaining network resilience, and expanding renewable exports via subsea HVDC connections.
Candidate Specification
To join us for an industrial trainee placement, you must currently be at university or seeking a pre-university placement. You’ll work alongside graduates, experienced professionals, and other students, providing a valuable learning opportunity while understanding our values and culture. It’s a great chance to get involved with real projects and gain relevant experience.
We are looking for students studying Civil Engineering, with the following qualities:
* A methodical approach to problem solving
* The ability to use initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
* Excellent verbal communication skills for liaising confidently with clients and team members
* Strong written communication and attention to detail for technical drawings and reports
About our placements
We seek highly motivated students passionate about learning from industry experts. You’ll gain invaluable experience working on impactful projects shaping the future. Our placements provide an honest insight into our industry, helping you decide if it’s the right path. Many employees recruited into our graduate schemes started as placement students—this could be the beginning of your career with Mott MacDonald.
Our placements are informal; you can make the role your own. The more involved you are and the more questions you ask, the more you’ll gain.
What’s on offer?:
* Competitive salary above the living wage
* Contributory pension up to 7%
* Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs
Our social side
Joining Mott MacDonald means engaging in various social and professional activities. You’ll expand your network, meet other students and staff, and participate in events like sports days. Each office has a sports and social committee organizing activities, and you’re encouraged to suggest new initiatives. Additionally, you’ll enjoy discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more as part of our benefits.
Equality and inclusion
We prioritize equality and fair employment practices, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and express themselves.
Agile working
We support flexible working arrangements to help you and your manager work effectively, embracing trust and adaptability.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, innovation, and excellence. Our core values are progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence.
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