Mott MacDonald is a unique company to work for, combining heritage, vision and values into an ethos that encourages innovative thinking and career progression in technical, management or commercial/client-facing directions, or a combination thereof.
We have a strong record in tackling the challenges affecting the water environment, including river catchments, from the source to the sea and water on the surface and underground. Within the current climate emergency, we are experts in understanding the impact of climate change on water availability and work with major UK water companies and international clients to ensure future demand for water is met and renewable energy schemes are feasible while preserving the environment.
We contribute to improving the ecology of our rivers, aquifers and coastal areas by establishing the impact of abstractions and discharges and by defining sustainable ways of reducing pollution using nature-based solutions. We are also supporting the Environment Agency, local authorities and major infrastructure developers to quantify the risk of flooding and to design the most effective flood protection measures including natural flood management.
Roles and Responsibilities
We are looking for graduates to fill the following roles:
* Flood Risk Specialist: Protect Communities. Shape Resilience. Drive Change. Join a team where your work helps safeguard lives, protect ecosystems, and build climate-resilient futures.
* Environmental Hydrologist: Restore Rivers. Protect Ecosystems. Empower Communities. Join a team where your work helps safeguard the health of our water environment and supports nature-positive solutions for a sustainable future.
* Hydrogeologist: Understand Groundwater. Protect Resources. Shape Resilient Futures. Join a team helping clients understand the reliability and vulnerability of groundwater sources, mitigate pollution, and manage the impact of infrastructure on aquifers.
* Hydrologist: Understand Water. Predict Change. Protect the Future. Join a team that’s leading national and international efforts to address climate change risks, secure water supplies, and assess the feasibility of hydropower schemes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Model with impact: Use 1D-2D hydraulic modelling tools to simulate flood scenarios and develop actionable insights.
* Analyse and verify: Build and validate models, and use GIS tools to manipulate and analyse hydrological and flood risk data.
* Assess and advise: Contribute to Flood Risk and Consequence Assessments, helping shape planning and mitigation strategies.
* Design solutions: Support the development of flood risk management strategies, including pioneering Natural Flood Management (NFM) approaches.
* Collaborate and learn: Work on fluvial and coastal risk projects, attend site visits, and engage in team and client meetings.
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 degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Hydrology
* Hydrogeology
* Water resources
* Water management
* Environmental science or related
* Geography
* Civil engineering
* Maths, statistics or related
* Chemistry
* Geology
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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