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Job Description We are looking for a passionate and curious Graduate Air Quality Consultant to join our supportive and collaborative team. This is your opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects and exciting international energy initiatives, while developing your skills in a caring and empowering environment. What You’ll Do Support air quality assessments across a range of UK and international projects. Use cutting-edge dispersion modelling and ambient monitoring techniques to evaluate environmental impacts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable and responsible solutions. Contribute to projects that prioritise wellbeing, societal benefit, and environmental integrity. Learn from experienced professionals and grow through mentorship, training, and real-world experience. 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 masters degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines: Environmental Science Environmental Management Air Pollution Management 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 are looking for graduates with the following strengths: 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. Knowledge of current affairs and regulation relating to air quality Well-rounded knowledge on wider environmental issues Familiarity with data management, analytics and digital technologies 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. About your development A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald. Our social side Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in. From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community. It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn’t stop there. From your first day, you’ll have access to Perks at Work, giving you discounts on cinema tickets, travel, utilities and much more, helping you make the most of our employee benefits. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choos