2027 UK Graduate Asset Management Consultant Career Path

Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate.  Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application.  The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year. To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled. Application process Online strengths-based assessment Application form CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview. Start your career with a global, employee-owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one. Job Description Strategic Thinking. Sustainable Solutions. Meaningful Impact. At Mott MacDonald, we’re driven by purpose—delivering strategic advisory services that help shape resilient, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. As a graduate in our Asset Management & Infrastructure Planning sub-sector, you’ll be part of a team that’s helping utilities, regulators, governments, and global organisations make smarter decisions for the future of water and wastewater services. We’re proud to be employee-owned, which means our people shape our direction. You’ll be supported by a culture that values innovation, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Whether you’re passionate about performance improvement, investment strategy, or climate resilience, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll work alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists on projects that influence infrastructure policy, investment, and performance. Depending on your interests and background, you may be involved in: Supporting clients in improving how they plan, deliver, and operate asset portfolios. Assessing utility performance and developing strategies to enhance efficiency, resilience, and environmental protection. Improving asset data collection and analysis to inform sustainable investment decisions. Candidate Specification At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements ) and have a degree, a masters would be preferred but not essential (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines: Economics Engineering Water and Environment Sustainability In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects. We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly ask you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story. We are looking for graduates with the following strengths: Methodical approach to problem solving Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently. Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members. Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. AI Usage At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidat