Graduate Software Engineering: Transport

Turn your ambition into action—apply now and shape your future with us.

The key to a successful economy is the development of safe and efficient transport networks. Intelligent transport systems play an important in improving our transport systems, through enhancing the mobility of people, data provision, improving safety and reducing environmental impact.

• Innovate & Collaborate
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  Work alongside talented engineers to design, build, and maintain software solutions that solve real-world problems and drive positive change.

• Learn & Grow
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  Access structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways for professional development—including support for certifications and specialist skills. Your achievements will be recognised and celebrated.

• Make an Impact
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  Contribute to projects that improve lives, enhance accessibility, and support communities, making a tangible difference to society and the environment.

The Technology & Services Digital Solutions team within Mott Mac Donald develops and supports a diverse range of bespoke and product-based complex software systems for clients throughout the UK, internationally and within the Mott Mac Donald group. These systems are developed by our in-house software engineering team, utilising a wide range of programming technologies and deployment into varying technology stacks. We provide a progressive, project-orientated development environment, with teams involved in the full lifecycle of system delivery from requirements definition through to design, development, platform configuration and ultimately live system support.

Our primary domain is in the Transport sector, solving real-world problems for clients that manage transport networks and own all forms of transport assets – digital, data and infrastructure. We also provide technical input across multiple domains for projects across Mott Mac Donald meaning we play our part in maintaining Mott Mac Donald’s carbon neutral certification.

As part of your application, we will ask you to select your preferred opportunity based on the location. Some of our opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance, this is shown in the selection choices. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more.

We’re proud of our award-winning reputation and the trust our clients place in us. But what truly sets us apart is our culture - one that celebrates collaboration, values diversity, and prioritises wellbeing.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Growth & Development
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  From mentorship to technical training, we invest in your personal and professional journey.

• Inclusive Culture
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  We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

• Team Spirit
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  You’ll be part of a supportive, caring team that works together to solve complex challenges and celebrate shared successes.

• Purpose & Impact
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  Your work will contribute to safer and efficient journeys, road network management, transport data management, and more - projects that matter to society.

• Integrity & Trust
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  We uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in everything we do.

At Mott Mac Donald, 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 haveless than 12 months’ relevant experience(excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtainedno earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines (that have a significant Java, C#, and/or Python content and you must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and techniques):

• Computer science

• Software engineering

• Other software related disciplines

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott Mac Donald. You can do…