Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Asset Management Advisory Career Path role at Mott MacDonald.
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. To avoid missing out, apply as soon as possible as we will close when the positions have been filled. This graduate role is in the Asset Management & Infrastructure Planning sub-sector, supporting utilities, regulators, governments, and global organisations in making smarter decisions for water and wastewater services.
We’re employee-owned, valuing innovation, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Whether you’re passionate about performance improvement, investment strategy, or climate resilience, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists on projects that influence infrastructure policy, investment, and performance. Depending on your interests and background, you may be involved in:
* Asset Management
* Supporting clients in improving how they plan, deliver, and operate asset portfolios.
* Assessing utility performance and developing strategies to enhance efficiency, resilience, and environmental protection.
* Improving asset data collection and analysis to inform sustainable investment decisions.
* Infrastructure Planning & Advisory
* Contributing to feasibility studies, water resource strategies, and business case development.
* Supporting regulatory advisory services and helping clients meet performance targets.
* Advising on carbon reduction, net zero strategies, and systems thinking approaches.
* Engaging in project finance advisory and investment appraisal for major infrastructure programmes.
Candidate Specification
We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference. To be eligible:
* Less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements).
* A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following disciplines:
* Engineering
* Geography
* Economics
* Mathematics
* An MSc in a relevant topic (including but not limited to asset management, water policy, water resources, water engineering, systems, data science, climate change, or environmental engineering).
Describe your genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald in your application, highlighting relevant experience or interests such as modules studied, prior work experience, or research about our company, values, and projects.
We review every completed application form manually; this part of our selection process is human-led and we do not use AI tools at this stage. Answer each question with authenticity to share your real self.
Our Values and Strengths
We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:
* Proactiveness and the ability to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Effective and clear communication with clients and colleagues.
* High-quality written work with attention to detail and clarity.
* Structured and analytical problem-solving abilities.
Development, Benefits & Working Arrangements
We support flexible working. Please discuss any flexibility you need at interview stage.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK, due to changes to the route in April 2024. We are seeking long-term relationships with graduates and cannot accept applications from candidates who would require sponsorship under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, given the future sponsorship requirements. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future.
About Your Development: A graduate position should be more than a job. You’ll receive training from day one and be assigned a mentor to guide your professional development. You will participate in our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future – designed to equip you for a long-lasting career at Mott MacDonald. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to our purpose and the difference we can make.
You’ll receive the following benefits:
* Biannual salary reviews during the first three years of your career.
* A competitive salary aligned with current industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary and guidance to invest for your future.
* A flexible benefits scheme to suit individual needs.
Our social side: You’ll have opportunities to expand your social and professional network through graduate events, sports days, and committees across offices, plus access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more.
Equality, diversity and inclusion: We are committed to fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Agile working: We support flexible arrangements to meet client, team and personal commitments.
About Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by focusing on social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. We value progress, respect, integrity, drive and excellence.
Location(s): Brighton, Cardiff, Reading, Cambridge, Manchester, London, Leeds. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Water. Discipline: Water. Job Ref: 11622. Recruiter contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
Employer details: We are an employee-owned company focused on developing, training and retaining graduates for long-term careers.
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