Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Energy

Position: 2026 Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Energy

2026 UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path:
Energy

Apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path:
Energy role at Mott Mac Donald. Please note you may only submit one application for our graduate opportunities. Once submitted, changes or new applications cannot be made – unless new vacancies open in the new year. Turn your ambition into action—apply now and shape your future with us.

Job Description

At Mott Mac Donald, we believe engineering is more than just infrastructure—it’s about shaping a future that’s resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. Civil engineers create solutions that protect natural resources, improve lives, and foster economic and social growth for generations to come.

Your Opportunity

As part of the application, you’ll choose your preferred sector and location, with opportunities in:

• Transmission & Distribution
• Nuclear

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on projects that matter—helping to create better cities, reduce poverty, and improve public health.

Sectors Transmission & Distribution

Play a key role in designing and delivering the infrastructure that powers the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Your work will help ensure clean energy reaches homes, businesses, and international markets through interconnectors to Europe. Responsibilities include FEED and detailed design, civil works design (earthworks, embankments, retaining walls), access roads, drainage systems (SuDS, Info drainage), structural design (foundations, beams, columns), feasibility studies, and site visits.

Nuclear

Deliver safe, sustainable, carbon‑free power. Support nuclear power projects and safe decommissioning across the UK. Work within a trusted network that values safety, innovation, and long‑term impact.

Why Join Us?

• Empowering Growth:
  Structured development, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Celebrate diversity and foster belonging.
• Collaborative Spirit:
  Work with supportive teams that value teamwork.
• Integrity & Trust:
  Uphold the highest standards.
• Wellbeing First:
  Resources and flexibility to support your wellbeing.
• Purpose‑Driven Impact:
  Every project contributes to a better society and a healthier planet.

Some opportunities require security clearance. It is generally limited to UK British nationals or those who have lived in the UK for five years or more. Locations include Altrincham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Inverness and Norwich.

Candidate Specification

We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates with a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s required for some opportunities). You should have less than 12 months of relevant experience and a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) in one of the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering

Show genuine interest in the role and Mott Mac Donald by highlighting relevant experience, modules studied, previous work, or research undertaken.

We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths

• Proactive initiative and efficient independent task completion.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• High‑quality written work with strong attention to detail.
• Structured and analytical problem‑solving approach.

About Your Development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. You’ll receive training, a mentor, and join our three‑year early careers soft‑skills development programme – Accelerating your Future.

Join us, and you’ll get:

• Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
• A competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of salary.
• Flexible benefits scheme allowing you to tailor benefits to your needs.

Our social side

Part of Mott Mac Donald means more than just work—you’ll join sports and social committees, charity events, and benefit from discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and an inclusive environment for all.

Agile working

We embrace agility, flexibility and trust, allowing you to work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments.

More About Mott Mac Donald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on society, excellence, and digital innovation.

Location(s): Altrincham, Brighton, Inverness, Norwich, Cardiff, Glasgow, Bristol, Southampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Energy
Discipline: Civil
Job : 11576
Recruiter Contact: earlyca

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