Graduate Mechanical Engineer - @One Alliance

Mott MacDonald; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance in Peterborough. You will gain hands-on experience across major infrastructure projects, working with experienced professionals to build your technical knowledge and professional skills.

The role offers a structured development programme, with exposure to design and build activities, a defined stage-gate process, and opportunities to travel between project locations.

Qualifications

• A 2:2 degree or above BEng or MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Work in an open and collaborative way – practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client
• Embrace the responsibilities of a defined stage gate delivery process – understand its impact on your role, people and processes
• Apply rigour to key projects and tasks that require accurate and timely delivery and decision making
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required

Skills

2:2 degree

Mechanical Engineering

Collaboration

Delivery discipline

Time management

Travel willingness

UK driving licence

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer - @One Alliance

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion

Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands‑on experience of Mechanical Engineering across major infrastructure projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced Engineering professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Mechanical Engineering.

You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer‑term career goals.

Company: Mott MacDonald Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Peterborough, PE3 6SB Job type: Permanent Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for graduates who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Mechanical Engineering and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things.

• A 2:2 degree or above BEng or MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Work in an open and collaborative way– practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client. Develop effective working relationships
• Embrace the responsibilities of a defined stage gate delivery process – understand its impact on your role, people and processes
• Apply rigour to key projects and tasks that require accurate and timely delivery and decision making
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Why this work matters

The water industry is facing significant challenges, from achanging climateandincreasing demandto the need toprotect the natural environment.

The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility.

It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Mechanical Engineering while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment.

If you’re ready tostart your career, learn from experienced professionalsandbuild your futurein asector that really matters,we’d like to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

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