Job Description
Apply 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. 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. Job Description Building Structures As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver structural engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects and sectors. You'll gain exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, construction support, and site inspections. What You'll Do Assist in the design and analysis of structural solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects. Prepare structural calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Develop conceptual design options and contribute to feasibility studies. Undertake detailed design using reinforced concrete, steelwork, and other structural materials. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and architectural specialists. Support site visits, inspections, surveys, and construction activities. Contribute to sustainable design approaches, including carbon reduction and resilience assessments. Use digital engineering and BIM tools to support project delivery. Support project planning, programme management, and client interactions. Civil Infrastructure As a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Infrastructure team, you will help plan and design highways and drainage solutions that enable safe, resilient and sustainable communities. Working alongside experienced engineers and other disciplines, you will contribute to a varied portfolio of projects from early feasibility and concept development through detailed design and construction support. What you will do Support the design of highways, junctions, active travel routes, access roads and associated infrastructure. Assist with drainage strategies and the design of surface water drainage systems, including sustainable drainage solutions. Prepare calculations, technical notes, drawings, specifications, schedules and reports under the guidance of senior colleagues. Use digital design and modelling tools to develop and communicate coordinated engineering solutions. Contribute to feasibility studies, optioneering, design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering. Work with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders. Help ensure designs meet relevant standards, legislation and project requirements, with safety, quality, sustainability and whole-life value considered throughout. Support site visits, surveys, inspections and construction-stage activities where required. Manage assigned tasks, communicate progress and deliver accurate work to agreed programmes and budgets. 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 minimum of a bachelors degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines: Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Civil and Structural Engineering Engineering Science with a structural specialism General Engineering degrees with significant civil/structural engineering content For some of our opportunities, a master’s degree is essential – this is reflected in the list of opportunities in the application form. Some of these opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is