Shape a better world with us.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe that every project is an opportunity to create positive change. We’re looking for passionate graduates to join our Birmingham team of technical advisory and project management professionals. Together, we deliver impactful solutions for public sector clients across the Midlands and beyond—projects that improve communities, enhance sustainability, and help tackle the climate emergency.
Why join us?
This is more than a job—it’s the start of a meaningful career. You’ll work on projects that matter, from transforming public estates to supporting net zero carbon initiatives. You’ll collaborate with national and local government departments, developers, investors, and infrastructure operators, gaining exposure to diverse challenges and innovative solutions.
Your role
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the future of infrastructure and the built environment. Your responsibilities will include:
* Engaging with clients, end users, statutory bodies, and key stakeholders
* Supporting project programming and feasibility studies
* Assisting with financial planning and contract administration
* Building strong client relationships
* Working collaboratively within a team of advisory consultants
What We’re Looking For
We want graduates who are committed, motivated, and driven by a desire to make a difference. If you have less than 12 months’ relevant experience and a degree (or are on track to achieve one) in:
* Building Services Engineering
* Civil or Structural Engineering
* Construction Project Management
* Or a related discipline
You Will Also Need
* A methodical approach to problem-solving
* Initiative and independence in your work
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy in technical outputs
Your development
Your growth matters to us. From day one, you’ll receive tailored training and support, including:
* A chartered mentor to guide your professional development
* A structured three-year programme, Accelerate Your Future, focused on soft skills, networking, and CSR challenges
* Access to a vast library of e-learning resources to shape your career path
* Support towards achieving chartered status
What’s in it for you?
* Biannual salary reviews to recognise your progress
* A competitive salary and contributory pension (up to 7%)
* Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
* Agile working options to support your wellbeing
* A vibrant social culture with sports, charity events, and networking opportunities
* Discounts on cinema, travel, fashion, and more
Our commitment to inclusion
We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. We’re proud to be Work180 accredited, actively supporting women in the workplace. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Our purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our mission is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do. We relentlessly focus on excellence, innovation, and integrity—transforming businesses, communities, and lives.
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.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. 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, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Location
Birmingham, GB
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full Time
Market
Buildings
Discipline
Project programme and commercial management
Job Ref
13140
Recruiter Contact
earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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