2026 UK Graduate Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Career Path
Job Description: Shape a Sustainable Future. Drive Positive Change. Make Every Project Matter.
At Mott MacDonald, we’re a purpose-driven, employee-owned global consultancy focused on delivering sustainable outcomes for clients, empowering our people, and making a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Sustainability is the foundation of our work. As a Graduate Environmental & Sustainability Consultant you’ll help embed environmental responsibility and sustainable thinking into major infrastructure projects across energy, water, and transport sectors. You’ll work on projects that assess environmental impacts, guide sustainability strategies, and explore technologies to improve outcomes for people and the planet. You’ll also contribute to internal initiatives that enhance our own sustainability performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver integrated, impactful solutions.
* Environmental impact assessments: Evaluate project effects and ensure compliance with UK and international standards.
* Sustainability strategy: Support the development and implementation of sustainability plans across diverse sectors.
* Performance monitoring: Set and track sustainability KPIs and targets to drive continuous improvement.
* Innovation and insight: Explore emerging technologies and materials to inform decision-making and enhance project outcomes.
* Internal leadership: Contribute to initiatives that improve our own sustainability practices and culture.
Candidate Specification
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and hold a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Environmental Science
* Geography
* Environmental Management
* Environmental related subject
* Sustainability
In your application, demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience, modules, prior work, or research about our company, values and projects.
We review every completed application form manually at this stage; we do not use AI tools in this stage, and we do not expect you to either. Answer questions authentically to share your real story.
We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively 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.
We support flexible working. Please discuss any flexibility you may need at interview stage.
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 in April 2024. We cannot sponsor graduate visas or other time-limited visas at this time. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship now or in the future.
About Your Development
We provide training, a mentor, and a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – to support long-term career progression. You’ll have opportunities to contribute to our purpose, learn about Our Purpose, and make a difference.
You will also receive:
* Biannual salary reviews in the first three years.
* A competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary.
* A flexible benefits scheme to suit your needs.
Our Social Side and Values
Join a culture that runs through offices globally, with social, sports and charity activities, and opportunities to expand your professional network. We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, and promote agile working to fit client, team, and personal commitments.
Location, Contract and Role Details
Location(s): Exeter, Cardiff, Cambridge, Birmingham, Croydon, Manchester, Southampton, London, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sheffield, Edinburgh.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Work Pattern: Full Time.
Market: Environment and society.
Discipline: Environment.
Job Ref: 11633.
Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com.
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