2026 UK Graduate Structural Engineering Career Path: Buildings and Water
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At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is more than solving problems - it’s about creating lasting, positive change. As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team designing resilient infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment, and drives sustainable growth.
This is more than a graduate role - it’s a launchpad for a meaningful career where your ideas matter, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your growth is celebrated.
We have opportunities in our Building and Water teams, based in Cambridge – we will ask you to select your preferred team as part of the application process.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Design with purpose: Contribute to the structural design of water infrastructure and building structures projects - from concept and feasibility to detailed design and site supervision.
* Collaborate across disciplines: Work alongside experts in buildings and water, using cutting-edge BIM technology to deliver integrated solutions.
* Explore and learn: Attend site visits, conduct investigations, and gain hands-on experience in real-world environments.
* Create and refine: Prepare and review designs, drawings, reports, and specifications that shape the future of water systems.
* Grow with support: Engage with our Early Careers Professionals Network, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and access global learning resources.
Why Join Us?
* Empowering Growth: We invest in your development through structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to lead.
* Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and respected.
* Purpose-Driven Work: Every project you contribute to will have a tangible impact—supporting essential services like clean water, renewable energy, and sustainable transport.
* Supportive Environment: Your wellbeing matters. We offer flexible working, mental health support, and a culture of care.
* Integrity & Trust: We uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in everything we do.
Hear From Our Graduates
“At Mott MacDonald, I’ve been trusted to contribute from day one. The support, the people, and the purpose behind our work make every day meaningful.”
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 less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one in structural engineering (master’s essential for buildings, minimum bachelor’s for water).
Some of these opportunities 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 lived in the UK for five years or more.
What We Offer
* Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
* A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
* A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.
Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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