Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Project Management Career Path: Social Infrastructure role at Mott MacDonald
We believe in creating lasting, positive change. Our Social Infrastructure team delivers impactful projects to vulnerable individuals and families across education, early years, health, and social care, uplifting communities and improving lives.
We work in partnership with government departments, local authorities, and service users to shape a better future. From enhancing children’s social care to transforming healthcare, education and supporting future policy development in these areas, our work is as meaningful as it is varied.
We’ll Support You To
* Grow your skills through diverse projects and structured development pathways.
* Build your confidence by working alongside experienced professionals who care about your success.
* Make a difference by contributing to projects that prioritise wellbeing, equity, and social value.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, socially impactful projects. Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the administration and coordination of project delivery.
* Assisting in the development of project tools, communications, and tracking systems.
* Contributing to research, event planning, and client reporting.
* Helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
* Adapting project management approaches to meet the unique needs of each client.
You’ll gain experience across our three core service areas:
* Children and Adult Social Care
* Early Years and Education
* Health
Why join us?
* Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.
* Supportive environment: Your wellbeing matters. We offer flexible working, mentoring, and mental health support.
* Purpose-driven work: Every project you contribute to will have a tangible impact on society.
* Career development: From day one, you’ll be supported to grow, with access to training, professional networks, and progression opportunities.
Locations for this opportunity: Cambridge, London, Sheffield, Birmingham or Manchester.
Candidate Specification
We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve a degree from a range of disciplines, including but not restricted to:
* Project Management
* Business Studies
* Health, Education, Social Care
* Other related disciplines
We are looking for graduates with the following strengths and behaviours:
* 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.
* Strong research skills to gather and synthesise information from various sources.
* Teamwork and leadership skills.
* Digital skills.
* A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable communities and making a positive difference.
* Understanding and commitment to our PRIDE values (Progress; Respect; Integrity; Drive; Excellence).
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.
What We Offer
* Biannual salary reviews
* A competitive salary
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary
* A flexible benefits scheme
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
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 will close for applications on Monday 13th October, with assessment centres being held in November.
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