Graduate Mechanical Engineer - 2026 start date

*** This is an opportunity for candidates who have already graduated to join us in 2026***

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

Whatever your ambition, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

Join us as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer and become part of a team that's driving innovation, sustainability, and safety in our Energy Transition team.

We believe in empowering early careers talent to grow, thrive, and make a real difference. You'll be supported by experienced mentors, surrounded by diverse teams, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Our Energy Transition business combines deep process engineering expertise with innovative solutions to support the global energy transition. We work with national and international energy companies, governments, and project developers to design and deliver sustainable, efficient systems for the future of energy.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will get involved with the following:

• Optioneering and cost benefit analysis to support our clients to determine the optimum way to approach their challenges
• Front-End-Engineering-Design (FEED) to progress a concept design to a maturity that can be procured, including cost estimation
• Interface with various global stakeholders ranging from utilities, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) Contractors, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), Investors, Developers, and Government and Regulatory bodies in a fast-paced environment and take part in high-profile projects with dynamic challenges.

• Growth & Development:
  
  Structured training, professional development, and support to achieve chartership.
• Mentorship & Community:
  
  Be part of a collaborative network that celebrates achievements and promotes wellbeing.
• Impact &
  
  Purpose:
  
  Work on projects that contribute to energy transition, sustainability, and global progress.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  
  Thrive in an environment that values every voice and fosters belonging.
• Integrity & Trust:
  
  Join a team that upholds the highest standards of ethics and responsibility.

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 Mechanical Engineering degree (obtained no earlier than 2024).

In your cover letter, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott Mac Donald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests—such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.

We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:

• 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.

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a…