Graduate Advisory Specialist

Mott MacDonald; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Employee Resource Groups

Excellence opportunities

Learning & development initiatives

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Vancouver is seeking a Graduate Advisory Consultant to join our growing Advisory team. This role offers hands-on experience with a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across Canada and the chance to work with multidisciplinary teams on planning, development and delivery.

Youll gain mentorship, collaborate on lifecycle stages, and contribute to sustainable outcomes while building your career in a purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business/commerce, economics or related field.
• Strong interest in infrastructure advisory, infrastructure planning, development and management.
• Strong analytical, research, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to impactful work.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in developing and delivering services such as feasibility analyses/studies and business cases.
• Economic and socio-economic impact assessments and modelling.
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Risk analysis and assessment.
• Procurement options analysis and advisory.
• Digital Strategy, data and project information management.
• Assist in applying infrastructure planning frameworks across projects.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and contribute to reports and presentations.
• Collaborate across disciplines and regions to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/commerce, economics or related field

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a passionate and motivated Graduate Advisory Consultant to join our growing Advisory team in Vancouver and is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to contribute and support a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects across Canada. As a Graduate Advisory Consultant, you’ll collaborate with experienced and multidisciplinary teams, supporting the planning, development, and delivery of infrastructure projects across different sectors, clients and lifecycle stages.

We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and who will contribute to our purpose. You will join a team of seasoned professionals who are looking to develop Mott MacDonald’s presence in Canada and beyond. This role offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and the chance to grow your career in a purpose‑driven environment.

From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional advisory consultants, project managers, and specialists who relentlessly focus on excellence and digital innovation and are ready to support you in your career. Alongside the team, you will be assigned to a variety of projects in your chosen area of interest, working to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Advisory Consultant, with guidance from a professional consultant and our global practice network, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Support project teams in developing and delivering services such as:
• Feasibility Analyses/Studies and Business Cases including options development, appraisal and evaluation
• Economic and socio‑economic impact assessments and modelling
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Risk analysis and assessment
• Procurement options analysis, alternative/collaborative procurement methodologies, technical and commercial advisory
• Digital Strategy, data and project information management
• Assist in the application of infrastructure planning and development frameworks and tools across infrastructure projects
• Conduct research, data analysis, and contribute to technical reports and presentations
• Participate in internal knowledge‑sharing initiatives and team meetings
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and regions to deliver high‑quality outcomes
• Contribute to proposal development and business development activities as appropriate
• Actively participate in our Early Careers Professionals Network

We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or in the final year of study) in engineering, business/commerce, economics or a related field
• A strong interest in infrastructure advisory, infrastructure planning, development and management
• Strong analytical, research, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to impactful work

This role is ideal for someone looking to launch their career in infrastructure advisory and consulting and make a tangible difference through the planning, development and management of infrastructure projects. If you're ready to grow with a purpose‑driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is located in Vancouver, BC. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.

We’re more than engineers - we’re changemakers. At Mott MacDonald, you’ll find:

• Best in class learning and development initiatives
• Dedicated mentorship program
• Network of Employee Resource Groups
• Opportunities for excellence everyday

We welcome individuals who are driven by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to make a difference. If you’re excited by the idea of working in an engineering consultancy that values your growth and empowers you to lead with integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $63,500 - $77,500

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.