2026 UK Graduate Mechanical Engineering Career Path: Energy

Job Description

At the heart of our mission is a belief that engineering can—and should—make the world better. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be part of a community of innovators, collaborators, and changemakers working to solve tomorrow’s energy challenges today.

You’ll help minimise energy use and cost, while maximising performance and reliability. You’ll design and deliver sustainable solutions that have a real and lasting impact on people, communities, and the planet.

What You’ll Do

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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop smart, sustainable energy solutions.
  
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to real-world challenges across diverse energy sectors.
  
• Contribute to large-scale UK and international projects that shape the future of energy.
  
• Learn from experienced professionals and grow through hands-on experience and mentorship.
  
• Be part of a culture that celebrates innovation, integrity, and shared success.
  

Sector Opportunities

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• Oil & Gas: Help guide the energy transition by supporting complex, efficient projects in a rapidly evolving sector.
  
• Nuclear: Play a vital role in delivering clean, carbon-free energy. Join teams with unmatched experience across every UK nuclear power plant—both operational and decommissioning.
  

What You’ll Gain

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• Professional Growth: Structured development, training, and support to achieve chartership and long-term career progression.
  
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard.
  
• Wellbeing First: Access to resources, networks, and support systems that prioritise your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
  
• Team Spirit: Work in a collaborative environment that values trust, respect, and shared achievement.
  
• Societal Impact: Contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference to communities and the environment.
  

As part of your application, we will ask you to select your preferred opportunity based on the sub-sector and location. Some opportunities may require eligibility for security clearance, which is shown in the selection choices. Security clearance is generally dependent on project types and may require you to be a UK national or to have resided in the UK for five years or more.

Locations

Altrincham, Bristol, Brighton, Croydon, Glasgow and Leicester

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.

All opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum; some roles will also require a master’s degree, which will be reflected in the opportunities listed in the application form. 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 2024) or are expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

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• Mechanical Engineering
  

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 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 we receive as our selection process is human-led. We do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to rely on them. You should answer each application question with authenticity to share 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

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• 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.
  

We support flexible working. Please ask about any flexibility you may need at interview stage.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This is due to changes to the Skilled Worker route made by the UK Government in April 2024. Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. We cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, due to visa sponsorship requirements in future. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship.

About Your Development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. You’ll receive training from day one and be assigned a mentor to guide your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to give you the skills for a long-lasting, successful career at Mott MacDonald.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the impact we can make.

What We Offer

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• Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
  
• A competitive salary aligned with current industry standards.
  
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary with guidance on saving for your future.
  
• A flexible benefits scheme to suit your needs.
  

Our Social Side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means opportunities to expand your social and professional network, including involvement in sports and social events, charity activities, and community initiatives. Offices may vary in offered activities. You’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more as part of our benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Agile Working

We believe it makes sense to choose how you work to meet client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, focusing on excellence and digital innovation to transform clients’ businesses, communities and opportunities for employees. We respect differences and aim to meet diverse needs. Our values are: progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence.

Location(s): Altrincham, Bristol, Brighton, Croydon, Glasgow, Leicester

Contract Type: Permanent • Work Pattern: Full Time • Market: Energy • Discipline: Mechanical • Job Ref: 11592 • Recruiter Contact: