2026 UK Summer Placement Programme
Join Mott MacDonald for an 8‑week summer placement. The closing date is 31st December 2025, and applicants will receive an update in January or February 2026.
Intake dates: Monday 22 June and Monday 6 July. At application you’ll indicate your preferred start date.
Job Description
At Mott MacDonald, placements are a launchpad for your future. They go beyond work experience, welcoming curiosity, valuing ideas and supporting growth every step of the way.
What Makes This Placement Different?
Opportunities span a wide range of sectors and teams – engineering, sustainability, digital innovation or business operations. You’ll explore your interests and contribute meaningfully.
Placements are flexible, giving you ownership, real projects, and learning from graduates, experienced professionals and fellow students.
Available sectors: Buildings, Energy, Transport, Water and Environment.
What You’ll Experience
* Collaboration & Community: Work alongside diverse teams, supportive and purpose‑driven.
* Real‑World Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference to business, communities and the world.
* Learning & Growth: Gain hands‑on experience, develop new skills and discover what drives you.
* Belonging & Inclusion: Be part of a culture where everyone is respected, heard and empowered.
Your Journey Starts Here
Through the application you’ll explore opportunities based on degree discipline, sector interests and preferred location. If invited to interview, we’ll dive deeper into the specific role and alignment with your strengths.
Candidate Specification
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree course at university. Graduates in 2026 with no plans to enrol further are encouraged to consider our graduate opportunities.
We’re Looking For Students With The Following Characteristics
* Proactive initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Effective and clear communication with clients and colleagues.
* High‑quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Structured and analytical problem‑solving approach.
About Our Summer Placements
We are looking for highly motivated students passionate about learning from industry experts. You’ll gain invaluable experience on projects shaping tomorrow’s world.
We emphasise realistic insight into our innovative industry, giving you a clear view of the sector you may want to join.
Many graduate scheme recruits are students that impressed us during placements, making this a potential start of a promising career at Mott MacDonald.
We’re a living wage employer, offering a competitive hourly rate for the placement.
Our Social Side
Beyond work, you’ll have opportunities to expand your professional and social network, join sports and charity events, and engage in community initiatives. Feel free to suggest new events or initiatives.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Mott MacDonald places equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business. We promote fair employment procedures, ensure equal opportunities and encourage expression of individuality.
Agile Working
We believe in agility, flexibility and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet client, team and personal commitments.
More About Mott MacDonald
We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society, focusing on social outcomes, excellence, digital innovation and transformation of clients' businesses and communities.
Values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Location(s)
Altrincham, GB; York, GB; Croydon, GB; Norwich, GB; Glasgow, GB; Cardiff, GB; Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB; Reading, GB; Manchester, GB; Brighton, GB; Cambridge, GB; Edinburgh, GB; Leeds, GB; Sheffield, GB; London, GB; Southampton, GB; Bristol, GB; Birmingham, GB; Exeter, GB.
Contract Type
Contract.
Work Pattern
Full Time.
Market
Various.
Discipline
Civil.
Job Ref
11678.
Recruiter Contact
earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com.
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