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Job Description
Today, the realities of our world are transforming the energy sector at an unprecedented rate. At Mott MacDonald, we are at the forefront of this transformation, delivering innovative energy solutions that power a cleaner and more sustainable future. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver services that help our clients make key decisions driving sustainable development.
Your Opportunity
We’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven graduates to join us in shaping the future of energy. Whether you're inspired by clean energy, smart grids, or nuclear innovation, you’ll find a place here to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.
As part of our graduate programme, you’ll choose your preferred sector and location, with opportunities across:
* Electricity Energy Networks - Within Our Energy Networks Business We Are Supporting Our Clients Roll Out The Largest Scale Investment In The Electrical Transmission And Distribution Infrastructure In Decades. You Will Have The Opportunity To Work Within The Following Disciplines
o Primary plant systems from 11kV to >400kV
o Protection, control, and secondary systems
o Cable systems (terrestrial and subsea)
o Power systems analysis
Nuclear - Be part of the safe and responsible transformation of legacy nuclear infrastructure. You’ll contribute to high-impact decommissioning projects that protect people and the planet, while gaining exposure to cutting-edge engineering and regulatory environments.
Thermal Generation - Support the evolution of thermal energy assets to meet modern demands with efficiency and sustainability. You’ll help optimise performance, reduce emissions, and ensure operational excellence across diverse technologies.
As Part Of These Teams, You Will Work Closely With Our Experts To Provide Our Clients High-value Technical Support Through All Phases Of Development
* Optioneering and cost benefit analysis to support our clients to determine the optimum way to approach their challenges
* Front-End-Engineering-Design (FEED) to progress a concept design to a maturity that can be procured, including cost estimation
* Detailed design for construction, developing complex BIM models in cutting edge software environments
* Construction and operation monitoring to ensure assets are built and operated to design
* Interface with various global stakeholders ranging from utilities, transmission network operators, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) Contractors, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), Investors, Developers, and Government and Regulatory bodies in a fast-paced environment and take part in high-profile projects with dynamic challenges.
Why Join Us?
* Empowering Growth: We invest in your development with structured learning, mentorship, and real-world experience.
* Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
* Collaborative Spirit: Teamwork is at our core. You’ll be supported by a network of peers and professionals who care.
* Integrity & Trust: We uphold the highest ethical standards and build lasting relationships with our clients and communities.
* Wellbeing First: Your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing matters. We prioritise balance and support.
* Purpose-Driven Impact: Every project you touch contributes to a more sustainable, equitable world.
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.
All our opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement, some of our opportunities will also require a master’s degree.
* Electrical Engineering
* Power Systems Engineering
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines.
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.
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.
* Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised.
* A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them.
* A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things.
Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.
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.
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.
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.
Location(s): Brighton, GB Croydon, GB Glasgow, GB Leicester, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Energy
Discipline: Electrical
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