Graduate Landscape Architectural Career Path

Position: 2026 Graduate Landscape Architectural Career Path

Graduate Landscape Architect – Infrastructure – 2026

Join Mott Mac Donald as a Graduate Landscape Architect in 2026. In this permanent, full‑time role you will work on high‑profile infrastructure and urban regeneration projects across the UK.

Job Description

Design for a better future. Shape places with purpose, and empower communities. As part of our award‑winning, employee‑owned team you will help deliver resilient, sustainable environments while growing your technical and professional skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with high‑quality conceptual, detailed and technical design for landscape and urban spaces.
• Support multidisciplinary teams across water, transport, energy and environmental sectors.
• Produce drawings, presentations, specifications, schedules and photomontages.
• Undertake site surveys and contribute to environmental assessments and improvement schemes.
• Provide AutoCAD, Revit and graphic support for project delivery.
• Deliver work to high standards in line with our Quality Management Procedures.
• Engage with Mott Mac Donald’s Early Careers Professionals Network and attend development events.

Candidate Specification

• Graduates with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture.
• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Motivated, proactive and able to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Detail‑oriented, structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Genuine interest in Mott Mac Donald’s values, projects and culture; demonstrate relevant experience or interests in your application.

Development & Benefits

• Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit individual needs.
• Access to social & sporting events, discounts on cinema, travel, fashion and utilities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Location(s)

Brighton, Sheffield, Leeds, Southampton, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Edinburgh.

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Recruiter Contact

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Invitation to Apply

We accept one application per candidate. Please apply early as positions will close once filled.

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