Please note you may only submit one application for our graduate opportunities. Once submitted, changes or new applications cannot be made — unless new vacancies open in the new year.
We will close for applications on Friday 20th March 2026; however, if this opportunity becomes over‑subscribed we will close early, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Turn your ambition into action—apply now and shape your future with us.
Mott MacDonald is a unique company to work for, combining heritage, vision and values into an ethos that encourages innovative thinking and career progression in technical, management or commercial/client‑facing directions, or a combination thereof. Our employee‑owned structure enables us to shape our own future and pursue social outcomes in everything we do. It also puts our people, their development, and their wellbeing at the heart of our business.
About The Business Unit
Our Water Consultancy Division has a strong record in tackling the challenges affecting the water environment, from source to sea and from surface to underground. In the current climate emergency we are experts in understanding the impact of climate change on water availability and work with major UK water companies and international clients to ensure future demand for water is met and renewable energy schemes are feasible while preserving the environment.
We contribute to improving the ecology of our rivers, aquifers and coastal areas by establishing the impact of abstractions and discharges and by defining sustainable ways of reducing pollution using nature‑based solutions. We also support the Environment Agency, local authorities and major infrastructure developers to quantify the risk of flooding and to design the most effective flood protection measures, including natural flood management.
Overview Of Role
Join a team where your work helps safeguard lives, protect ecosystems, and build climate‑resilient futures. As a Graduate Flood Risk Specialist/Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of tackling one of the most pressing global challenges—flood risk—through innovative, data‑driven, and nature‑based solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assess and advise: Contribute to Flood Risk and Consequence Assessments, helping shape planning and mitigation strategies.
* Design solutions: Develop engineering solutions for flood risk management including flood alleviation and pioneering Natural Flood Management (NFM) approaches.
* Model with impact: Use 1D‑2D hydraulic modelling tools to simulate flood scenarios and develop actionable insights.
* Analyse and verify: Build and validate hydraulic models, and use GIS tools to manipulate and analyse hydrological and flood risk data.
* Embrace digital: Enhance project delivery through developing and deploying digital solutions.
* Collaborate and learn: Work on fluvial and coastal risk projects, attend site visits, and engage in team and client meetings.
* Grow with purpose: Be part of our Early Careers Professionals Network, gaining exposure to technical, commercial, and client‑facing aspects of project delivery.
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 be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Civil engineering
* Water resources
* Water management
* Environmental science or related
* Geography
* Mathematics, statistics or related
* Geology
In your application, we will ask you to select your preferred location. Highlight any relevant experience or interests—such as modules you’ve studied, previous work experience, or research you’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects—to demonstrate your genuine interest in joining Mott MacDonald.
We personally review every completed application we receive in a fully human‑led process; we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. Answer each question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you.
We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths
* Proactively take initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicate effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
* Deliver high‑quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrate a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
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. We also cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. From the moment you join, you’ll receive training, be assigned a mentor, and join our three‑year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future – designed to give you the skills and tools for long‑lasting success.
What You’ll Get
* Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
* A competitive salary that matches the current industry standard.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
* A flexible benefits scheme to manage the range of benefits on offer, tailored to your needs.
Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, join forces with other graduates and staff at events like our annual sports day, sports and social committee activities, and more. We also offer discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and many other benefits.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively. 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.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Location(s): Edinburgh, GB; Leeds, GB; Cardiff, GB; Sheffield, GB; Brighton, GB; Cambridge, GB; Liverpool, GB; Manchester, GB; Bristol, GB.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Work Pattern: Full Time.
Market: Water.
Discipline: Water.
Job Ref: 11617.
Recruiter Contact: earlycareersrecruitment@mottmac.com.
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