2026 UK Graduate Landscape Architectural Career Path
Join Mott MacDonald as a Graduate Landscape Architect and be part of a passionate, award‑winning team working on nationally significant infrastructure and high‑profile urban regeneration projects. You will develop resilient places that empower communities and shape sustainable environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the creation of high‑quality conceptual, detailed, and technical designs for landscape and urban spaces.
* Support integrated multidisciplinary teams across water, transport, energy, and environmental sectors.
* Produce drawings, presentation materials, specifications, schedules and photomontages.
* Undertake site surveys and contribute to environmental assessments and improvement schemes.
* Provide AutoCAD, Revit and graphic support to enhance project delivery.
* Deliver work to high standards in line with our Quality Management Procedures.
* Engage with Mott MacDonald’s Early Careers Professionals Network and attend development events.
Candidate Specification
Committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion to make a difference. Minimum qualifications:
* Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
* Minimum bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture.
Applicants should demonstrate genuine interest in the role and Mott MacDonald through modules studied, previous work experience or research undertaken.
Desired Strengths
* Proactive initiative and ability to complete tasks independently.
* Effective and clear communication with clients and colleagues.
* High‑quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Structured and analytical problem‑solving approach.
Development Opportunities
A three‑year early careers soft‑skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future – provides training, mentorship and continuous learning to progress your career.
Benefits
* Biannual salary reviews and competitive starting salary.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary.
* Flexible benefits scheme allowing you to tailor benefits to your needs.
* Access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Agile Working
We embrace flexibility and trust, allowing you to choose the working style that best meets client, team and personal commitments.
About Mott MacDonald
A global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on improving society through excellence, digital innovation and sustainability. Core values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Location(s)
Brighton, Leeds, Edinburgh, Cambridge, London, Southampton, Bristol, Sheffield, Manchester, Glasgow.
Contract
Permanent – Full Time.
Recruiter Contact
earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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