Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Career Path role at Mott MacDonald.
Shape a Sustainable Future. Drive Positive Change. Make Every Project Matter.
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a Graduate Environmental & Sustainability Consultant, you’ll be part of a team that’s helping to shape a better tomorrow by embedding environmental responsibility and sustainable thinking into major infrastructure projects across the energy, water, and transport sectors. You’ll work on projects that matter—assessing environmental impacts, guiding sustainability strategies, and exploring innovative technologies that improve outcomes for people and the planet. You’ll also contribute to internal initiatives that enhance our own sustainability performance, helping us lead by example.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver integrated, impactful solutions. Your responsibilities may include:
* Environmental impact assessments: Evaluate the effects of major projects and ensure compliance with UK and international standards.
* Sustainability strategy: Support the development and implementation of sustainability plans across diverse sectors.
* Performance monitoring: Set and track sustainability KPIs and targets to drive continuous improvement.
* Innovation and insight: Explore emerging technologies and materials to inform decision-making and enhance project outcomes.
* Internal leadership: Contribute to initiatives that improve our own sustainability practices and culture.
Candidate Specification
At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Environmental Science
* Geography
* Environmental Management
* Environmental related subject
* Sustainability
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests — such as modules you’ve studied, previous work experience, or any research you’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application form; this part of our selection process is entirely human-led, and we do not use AI tools at this stage. You should answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
* Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.
Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. We cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald. You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!
You’ll also get:
* Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
* A competitive salary aligned with current industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary with guidance to invest in your future.
* A flexible benefits scheme that you can tailor to your needs.
Our Social Side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work. There’s a wide range of social and community activities, with opportunities to meet other graduates and colleagues across offices, join sports days, and participate in events via local sports and social committees. Staff benefits include discounts on cinema, travel, fashion, utilities, and more.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting 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 can contribute.
Agile Working
We believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you work to meet client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Location and Contract
Locations: Exeter, Cardiff, Cambridge, Birmingham, Croydon, Manchester, Southampton, London, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sheffield, Edinburgh. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Environment and society. Discipline: Environment. Job Ref: 11633. Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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