2026 uk summer placement: architecture

Job Description

We are excited to offer a paid summer placement within our Architectural team for a period of six weeks starting in August. This placement will be available over four days per week, providing you with the chance to gain hands‑on experience and work closely with our talented teams in Glasgow, Manchester or Sheffield.

Applicants will be invited to an interview where details of the role will be discussed.

You will be working with graduates, experienced professionals and other students, gaining exposure to real projects and learning from a variety of people.

To apply, submit a CV and a sample portfolio. A cover letter is optional. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Candidate Specification

This opportunity is for final year master's (Architecture) students, effective September 2026.

• Good design skills and a keen interest in the built environment.
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.

About our summer placements

We look for highly motivated students passionate about learning from industry experts. You will gain invaluable experience on projects shaping tomorrow’s world.

We understand that to put your learning into practice it’s important that you’re given accurate insight into our innovative industry. With enough work placement experience under your belt you can gain that insight. Think of it as a worthwhile investment toward your future career.

We place a lot of emphasis on giving you a realistic view of our world, so you can decide if it’s the industry you want to work in.

Many of the employees that we recruit for our graduate schemes are students that have made an impression during their placements with us, so this could be the start of a promising career for you with Mott MacDonald.

We are a living‑wage employer and offer a great hourly rate for your placement.

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.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

Locations

Glasgow, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom / Sheffield, United Kingdom

Country

United Kingdom

Contract Type

Contract

Work pattern

Variable Hours

Market

Buildings

Discipline

Architecture

Job Ref

14965

Recruiter contact

earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com