2025 UK Graduate Civil Engineer: Energy - Transmission and Distribution

MOTT MACDONALD; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving society through engineering and innovation. As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing sustainable solutions that address climate challenges and enhance community resilience. This position offers a structured development program, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects focused on energy efficiency and clean energy integration. With a commitment to training and professional growth, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Benefits

Biannual salary reviews

Contributory pension up to 7%

Flexible benefits scheme

Discounts on cinema tickets

Discounts on travel and utilities

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with less than 12 months relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree obtained no earlier than 2023.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change.
• Work on large scale investment plans for energy networks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science with Civil Specialism

Job description

Please note this role will be closed for applications on Friday 9 May, 2025

Job Description

Now more than ever, our environment and communities need to be made more resilient in the face of climate change. Working on every facet of development, our Civil Engineers aim to solve this by offering the opportunity to create better cities, reduce poverty and improve health.

Working alongside our experts, you’ll play a part in safeguarding natural resources. Using sustainability as a focus, you’ll be creating economic and social growth for generations to come.

Transmission & Distribution

Our team’s focus is ensuring energy remains accessible to all, and that energy networks can operate efficiently. As the UK pushes towards Net Zero, there is rapid expansion required to these existing networks and infrastructure along with providing the existing ones with the integrity to meet these ambitious targets. Join this team and you’ll be working on large scale investment plans to ensure that the networks will have the capacity to meet these demands whilst focusing on the integration of clean energy sources, ensuring the resilience of the existing network and further exportation of renewable sources between countries through subsea HVDC connections. As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will be immersed within a forward-thinking team and help solve current industry challenges.

Candidate Specification

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 MacDonald.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) in one of the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Engineering Science with a specialism in Civil

Please note all of our opportunities require a bachelor’s degree as a minimum, master's is desirable.

In your application, you should demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, allowing confident liaising with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

We support flexible working; please discuss any flexibility needs at interview.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK due to recent changes by the UK Government in April 2024.

We seek to develop, train, and retain our graduates for the long term and cannot accept applications from candidates on temporary visas like the Graduate visa route.

We welcome applications from candidates eligible for other UK immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

About your development

A graduate position is more than just a job. We aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge to progress your career.

From day one, you’ll receive training, be assigned a chartered mentor, and be supported in gaining chartered status with your chosen institution.

What else is involved?

You’ll be enrolled in Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme, which includes residential events, classroom-based learning, webinars, and social impact challenges.

We also provide tools and support for your ongoing career development, including a vast library of e-learning courses.

You’ll have the chance to make a difference and learn about our Social Outcomes initiatives.

Additional benefits include:

• Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
• A competitive industry-standard salary.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• A flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.

Our social side

Join us and participate in various social and professional activities, including sports, charity events, and community initiatives. Our offices have social committees that organize these events, and you’re encouraged to suggest new ideas.

Employees also enjoy discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and feel valued.

Agile working

We believe in flexibility and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how to work effectively to meet commitments.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society by focusing on social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. Respect for individual differences and meeting diverse needs are core to our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence.