2026 UK Graduate Asset Management Advisory Career Path

targetjobs UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK seeks motivated graduates for a role in asset management. Responsibilities include supporting clients on sustainability projects and contributing to strategic advisory services. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and demonstrate a passion for making a difference. The position offers a competitive salary, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Biannual salary reviews

Competitive salary

Contributory pension up to 7%

Adaptable benefits scheme

Social and professional activities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience (excluding placements) is required.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree obtained no earlier than 2024.
• Demonstrate interest in infrastructure and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in asset planning and operation.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and regulatory advisory.
• Engage in project finance advisory.

Skills

Proactively takes initiative

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, or relevant MSc

Job description

Overview

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Strategic Thinking. Sustainable Solutions. Meaningful Impact. At Mott MacDonald, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

Asset Management

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

Infrastructure Planning & Advisory

• 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.

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 some relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:

• Engineering
• Geography
• Economics
• Mathematics
• You have an MSc in a relevant topic including but not limited to asset management, water policy, water resources, water engineering, systems, data science, climate change, or environmental engineering

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. 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 personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human-led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

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 great attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

As we want the best people for the role, we support adaptable working. Please ask us at interview stage about any adaptability you may need.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not able to provide visa sponsorship through the UK Skilled Worker route at this time. This is due to changes made by the UK Government in April 2024.

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates.

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.

About Your Development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why 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 MacDonald.

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

Join us, and you’ll get:

• Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we help you invest in your future with guidance and options.
• An adaptable benefits scheme: the ability to manage a range of benefits to suit your needs.

Our Social and Professional Culture

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things you can get involved in. You’ll have opportunities to expand your social and professional network, join sports and social activities, and engage in community-focused initiatives. We offer discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more as part of our company benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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 has the opportunity to contribute.

Agile Working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, adaptability and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re 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.