Overview
Engineer the Future of Water. Empower Communities. Protect the Planet.
At Mott MacDonald, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re shaping the systems that deliver clean water, protect public health, and support sustainable living. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in our Water Division, you’ll be part of a team that’s transforming the entire water cycle—from abstraction and treatment to distribution and disposal. You’ll work on high-profile, innovative projects, including advanced resilience schemes at some of the largest wastewater treatment works in the UK, helping protect the River Thames and surrounding communities from pollution and flooding. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, supported by a culture that values your growth, wellbeing, and ideas.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design with purpose: Contribute to mechanical designs across the full water cycle—potable water systems, wastewater treatment, and more.
- Innovate and collaborate: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, forward-thinking solutions for complex challenges.
- Learn and grow: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and engineering practices, supported by mentoring and training.
- Make an impact: Help deliver projects that improve lives, protect ecosystems, and respond to the climate emergency.
Candidate Specification
We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve a degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
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 expect you not to either. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
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.
Development and Benefits
We support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.
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. 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. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!
- Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
- A competitive salary aligned with current industry standards.
- Contributory pension up to 7% of salary with guidance to invest for your future.
- A flexible benefits scheme to suit varying needs.
Our Culture and Diversity
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and promote fair employment practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Location and Role Details
Location(s): Brighton, Inverness, Cardiff, Bristol. Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Water. Discipline: Mechanical. Job Ref: 11638. Recruiter Contact:
Locations
- Seniority level: Internship
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries: Civil Engineering
Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mott MacDonald. This position is based in Brighton, England, United Kingdom.
