Graduate Water Systems & Asset Consultant

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

Strategic Thinking. Sustainable Solutions. Meaningful Impact.
At Mott Mac Donald, we’re driven by purpose—delivering strategic advisory services that help shape resilient, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. As a graduate in our Asset Management & Infrastructure Planning sub‑sector, you’ll be part of a team that’s helping utilities, regulators, governments, and global organisations make smarter decisions for the future of water and wastewater services.
We’re proud to be employee‑owned, which means our people shape our direction. You’ll be supported by a culture that values innovation, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Whether you’re passionate about performance improvement, investment strategy, or climate resilience, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

You’ll work alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists on projects that influence infrastructure policy, investment, and performance. Depending on your interests and background, you may be involved in:

• Supporting clients in improving how they plan, deliver, and operate water and wastewater assets.
• Assessing utility performance and developing strategies to enhance efficiency, resilience, and environmental protection.
• Improving asset data collection and analysis to inform sustainable investment decisions.

• Contributing to feasibility studies, water resource strategies, and business case development.
• Supporting regulatory advisory services and helping clients meet performance targets.
• Advising on carbon reduction, net‑zero strategies, and systems thinking approaches.
• Engaging in project finance advisory and investment appraisal for major infrastructure programmes.

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 Mac Donald.

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 one, in one of the following degree disciplines:

• Engineering
• Geography
• an MSc in either asset management, water policy, water resources, water engineering, systems, data science, climate change, or environmental engineering

• 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.

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. 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 Mac Donald.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our purpose and the difference we can make!

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.

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