2026 UK Graduate Risk Analysis Consultancy Career Path
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Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.
We will close for applications on Friday 24th October, with assessment centres being held late November/early December.
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Job Description
Join us and be part of something bigger. As a graduate risk analyst, you’ll step into a dynamic 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.
Your Role & 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 strong 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 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 less than 12 months’ 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.
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 strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.
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.
Join us, and you’ll get:
* Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised.
* 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.
* A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things.
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.
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.
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
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