2026 UK Graduate Environmental Consultant Career Path: Energy
With a fast-growing global population and rapid urbanisation reshaping our world, the need for sustainable development has never been more urgent. At Mott MacDonald, we’re proud to be at the forefront of environmental services—delivering innovative, responsible, and impactful solutions that benefit both our clients and future generations.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our world-leading team of environmental experts. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll play a vital role in assessing the environmental impact of major infrastructure projects across the energy sector, ensuring they meet UK and international standards.
What You’ll Do:
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed sustainability into every stage of project delivery.
* Guide project teams through sustainability strategies, setting and monitoring KPIs and targets.
* Influence decisions on material choices, construction methods, and operational performance.
* Contribute to internal sustainability initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
* Explore innovative technologies and solutions to shape resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
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. 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:
* Environmental Science
* Environmental Management or similar
In addition to this, you will also have knowledge of one of the following languages: French, German or Spanish
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. 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.
Our Benefits:
* Biannual salary reviews
* A competitive salary
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary
* A flexible benefits scheme
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.
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