2026 UK Graduate Risk Analysis Consultancy Career Path
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Join us and be part of something bigger. As a graduate risk analyst, you’ll step into a progressive and supportive environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your work contributes to projects that shape the future. You’ll be part of a growing, diverse team that’s embedded in every stage of the project lifecycle—helping clients navigate uncertainty, unlock value, and deliver with confidence. We believe in building careers with purpose. You’ll be empowered to learn, lead, and make a meaningful impact across industries and communities.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement robust risk management strategies.
* Support day-to-day risk activities including analysis, reporting, and facilitating risk reviews.
* Engage in all phases of project delivery—from early design and optioneering to construction and close-out.
* Work on high-profile projects with clients such as Network Rail, Heathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, Highways England, HS2, Crossrail, Alstom, Skanska, and more.
* Contribute to the development of innovative risk and value management solutions that drive project success.
* Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, promoting transparency, accountability, and shared success.
What You’ll Gain
* Supportive Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who care about your development.
* Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and values every voice.
* Career Growth: Gain exposure across sectors and disciplines, building a solid foundation for your future.
* Wellbeing Focus: Work in an environment that prioritises your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
* Societal Impact: Contribute to projects that improve infrastructure, enhance safety, and benefit communities.
This opportunity will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more.
This opportunity is for our Glasgow office.
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.
To Be Eligible For This Opportunity, You Will Have some Relevant Experience (excluding Placements) And Have a Minimum Of a Bachelor’s Degree (obtained no Earlier Than 2024) Or Expected To Achieve One Of the Following Degree Disciplines
* Risk Management
* Project Management
* Business Studies or similar
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests—such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application we receive as our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
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 great attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
As we want the best people for the role, we support adaptable working. Please ask us at interview stage about any adaptability you may need.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not able to provide visa sponsorship through the UK Skilled Worker route at this time. This is due to changes made by the UK Government in April 2024.
Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. 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. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.
You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!
Join us, and you’ll get:
* Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career with us.
* A competitive salary: aligned with current industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary with guidance on investing for your future.
* An adaptable benefits scheme: a range of benefits you can tailor to your needs.
Our social side: Being part of Mott MacDonald means you can participate in events, sports days, and charity activities, with 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 procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Agile Working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe in flexibility and trust; you and your manager will choose how you work to meet client, team and personal commitments, embracing agility and adaptability.
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. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
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