Graduate Materials Engineering Career Path

To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled.

CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview.

We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led. 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.

Start your career with a global, employee-owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

At Mott Mac Donald, we believe that the infrastructure we create today helps build stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities for tomorrow. As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you'll be part of a specialist team helping to extend the life of critical infrastructure, improve resilience, and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

From bridges and tunnels to water treatment facilities, hydropower structures, and major transport infrastructure, you'll work on projects that have a lasting impact on society. You'll be supported by experienced Materials, Civil, and Structural Engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you develop your career.

This is an opportunity to learn from industry-leading specialists, contribute to meaningful projects from day one, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to become a trusted engineering professional.

Materials engineering plays a vital role in ensuring that infrastructure remains safe, durable, and sustainable throughout its lifecycle. As part of our Materials and Corrosion team, you'll work alongside experts to understand how materials perform in real-world environments and help develop solutions that improve the longevity and resilience of critical assets.

You'll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of sectors, including buildings, infrastructure, water, energy, road, and rail. Through site visits, technical investigations, project work, and mentoring, you'll develop a strong understanding of asset performance, materials behaviour, sustainability, and engineering problem solving.

As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support projects at different stages of their lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with durability assessments to help identify potential deterioration mechanisms and support the design of long‑lasting, resilient infrastructure.
• Supporting the evaluation, selection, specification, and repair of construction materials used in buildings and civil engineering structures.
• Participating in site inspections and investigations to assess the condition, performance, and remaining service life of existing assets.
• Assisting with the analysis of material deterioration, including corrosion, concrete degradation, weathering, and structural ageing.
• Supporting the development of maintenance, protection, and repair strategies that improve asset performance and reduce whole-life costs.
• Contributing to research and innovation initiatives, including the evaluation of new materials, technologies, and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Analysing technical data and helping to prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for project teams and clients.
• Working closely with Materials Engineers,…