Overview
2026 UK Graduate Process Engineering Career Path: Water Sector at Mott MacDonald
Location: Cambridge, London, Reading, Brighton (UK).
What You’ll Be Doing
* Work on a variety of projects in clean and wastewater treatment, from concept through to detailed design, as part of the Water Utility Division.
* Prepare reports, calculations, drawings, and supporting documents for project delivery.
* Interpret and report on commercial and contractual aspects of projects in collaboration with fellow professionals.
* Maintain a strong understanding of current technologies, engineering codes, and practices; take a hands-on role in technical matters.
Candidate Specification
* Committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference.
* Less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements).
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering.
* Demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald; highlight relevant modules, previous work experience, or research about the company, values, and projects.
What We Do and How We Support You
* We review every completed application form; selection is human-led and AI tools are not used at this stage.
* We offer a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – plus a mentor and structured training to support your professional development.
* Biannual salary reviews in the first three years; competitive salary with industry alignment; contributory pension up to 7%; flexible benefits scheme.
Required Attributes
* Proactive, takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Effective communication with clients and colleagues.
* High-quality written work with attention to detail and clarity.
* Structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Visas and Sponsorship
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK due to changes to the route. We welcome applicants eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future.
Development and Benefits
* Graduate position focuses on developing technical knowledge and progressing your career, with a mentor and dedicated training.
* Opportunity to contribute to society and the communities we serve.
* Biannual salary reviews, competitive salary, contributory pension, and a flexible benefits scheme.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Agile Working
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and support agile working to accommodate client, team and personal commitments.
About Mott MacDonald
We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, communities and employee opportunities.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Senior/Job Function details: Engineering and Information Technology; Industries: Civil Engineering.
Job Ref
Job Ref: 11657
Recruiter Contact
earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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