Overview
2026 UK Graduate Environmental Consultant Career Path: Energy — join Mott MacDonald.
What You’ll Do
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed sustainability into every stage of project delivery.
* Guide project teams through sustainability strategies, setting and monitoring KPIs and targets.
* Influence decisions on material choices, construction methods, and operational performance.
* Contribute to internal sustainability initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
* Explore innovative technologies and solutions to shape resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
Candidate Specification
At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. All opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum; some roles may require a master’s degree, which will be indicated in the application form.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and hold a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Environmental Science
* Environmental Management or similar
In addition, you will have knowledge of one of the following languages: French, German or Spanish.
In your application, demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience, modules studied, prior work experience, or research about the company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application; the selection process is human-led. We encourage authenticity in responses.
Strengths We Are Looking For
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively and clearly 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.
Development and Benefits
We support flexible working. Please ask about flexibility at interview. Mott MacDonald is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This reflects changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.
Our graduate ethos is to develop, train and retain our people through a long-term relationship. We offer a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – and a structured development path.
* Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
* Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary.
* Flexible benefits scheme to suit individual needs.
Location
Locations include: Altrincham, Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Reading.
Equality and Working Environment
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
About Mott MacDonald
We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes and focusing on excellence and digital innovation.
Location(s): Altrincham, Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Reading
Contract Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Full Time | Market: Energy | Discipline: Environment | Job Ref: 11645
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