2027 UK Graduate Digital 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 Graduate Digital Consultant Connect Data. Improve Water. Deliver Impact. Plays a key role in helping water companies and infrastructure projects use digital technologies, data and innovation to address some of the sector's biggest challenges. Working alongside digital consultants, engineers and project teams, you will contribute to projects that help improve the planning, design, delivery and operation of water and wastewater systems. You will support the development of smarter, more sustainable solutions that enhance resilience, improve efficiency and help water utilities respond to challenges such as climate change, population growth and ageing infrastructure. What you'll be doing: Supporting the delivery of digital solutions that help water and wastewater projects become more efficient, connected and data-driven. Working with data, digital tools and technology to provide insights that support better decision-making and improved project outcomes. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches across water utility, infrastructure and environmental projects. Contributing to digital disciplines such as information management, BIM, GIS, automation, business intelligence and digital engineering. Helping clients harness digital technologies to address challenges across water supply, wastewater, asset management and network resilience. Engaging with project teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, share ideas and support successful project delivery. Developing technical knowledge and gaining experience with industry-leading digital platforms, technologies and methodologies used across the water sector. 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 (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines: Digital Any Engineering Science Mathematics Technology 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 fr