Overview
Engineer a Better Tomorrow – For People, Planet, and Progress. At Mott MacDonald, we’re not just designing infrastructure—we’re shaping the future of water. As a wholly employee-owned company, we have the freedom to focus on delivering social outcomes, empowering our people, and protecting the communities and environments we serve.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll join one of our specialist teams — Water Engineering or Dams & Reservoirs — each playing a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering sustainable solutions that improve lives and safeguard the environment.
Water Engineering – Designing Resilient Infrastructure
Join our Water Division, a centre of excellence tackling climate change, ageing infrastructure, and population growth. You’ll contribute to safe, sustainable water systems for generations to come.
What You’ll Do
* Design pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities through feasibility, outline, and detailed stages.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions.
* Support projects from planning and modelling to construction, commissioning, and handover.
* Use digital tools to enhance design quality and efficiency.
* Grow your technical and project management skills through mentoring and training.
Dams & Reservoirs – Protecting Communities and Resources
Be part of a legacy of innovation in dam and reservoir engineering. You’ll help design and assess critical infrastructure that supports water supply, flood protection, and hydropower.
What You’ll Do
* Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for dams, spillways, intakes, and drawdown facilities.
* Undertake hydraulic and structural analyses, contributing to flood studies and emergency planning.
* Attend site inspections and monitoring activities for hands-on experience.
* Prepare drawings, reports, and specifications that shape real-world outcomes.
* Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
Why These Roles Matter
* Empowering Growth: We support your development with structured training, mentoring, and real-world experience.
* Celebrating Achievements: Your contributions are recognised and celebrated—individually and as part of a team.
* Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and foster a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected.
* Wellbeing First: We prioritise your wellbeing with flexible working, mental health support, and a caring environment.
* Societal Impact: Your work helps deliver essential services, protect the environment, and build climate resilience.
Candidate Specification
We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve a degree in civil engineering.
In your application, demonstrate genuine interest in both the opportunity and joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience or interests — such as modules studied, previous work experience, or research about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application form; this part of our selection process is human-led, and we do not use AI tools at this stage. Please answer each application question with authenticity to help us get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
Development and Benefits
We provide a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career. You’ll have mentors and training, and you’ll join a structured programme from day one. You’ll also have the opportunity to make a difference and learn more about Our Purpose.
* Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years, biannual salary reviews are provided.
* A competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary and advice to invest wisely in your future.
* A flexible benefits scheme to suit individual needs.
Our Social Side and Inclusion
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work. You’ll have opportunities to expand your social and professional network, join sports and charity events, and benefit from a range of discounts. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and an agile working approach that respects individual needs.
Visa and Sponsorship
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We cannot accept applications from Graduate visa route candidates due to sponsorship requirements in future. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Location and Process
Location(s): Cambridge, Manchester, Belfast, Bristol, Brighton, Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, Cardiff, Reading, Leeds. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Water. Discipline: Civil. Job Ref: 11626. Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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