Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering

Mott Macdonald; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Civil Engineer to lead Front-End Engineering Design and Detailed Design phases. You will design civil works, ensure structural integrity, and support nuclear projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree, with less than 12 months of experience. The firm offers a structured development program, a competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements focused on wellbeing and diversity.

Benefits

Structured development programme

Competitive salary with biannual reviews

Pension contributory scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Focus on wellbeing and diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Degree obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected to be achieved by that year.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front‑End Engineering Design and Detailed Design phases.
• Design civil works including platforms and drainage systems.
• Perform structural design for foundations and beams.

Skills

Civil Engineering design

Structural Engineering

Feasibility studies

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About the role

As part of our application, you’ll choose your preferred sector and location. Sectors include Transmission & Distribution and Nuclear. You will play a key role in designing and delivering the infrastructure that powers the UK’s transition to Net Zero, ensuring clean energy reaches homes, businesses and international markets through interconnectors to Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design phases.
• Design civil works – platforms, earthworks, retaining walls, access roads and drainage systems (SuDS, infodrainage).
• Perform structural design covering foundations, beams, columns and connections.
• Conduct feasibility studies and optioneering exercises; support construction phases.
• Support nuclear power projects and safe decommissioning efforts across the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Preferred master’s degree and/or relevant postgraduate study.
• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Degree obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected to be achieved by that year.
• Eligible for UK security clearance (must be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more).

Benefits

• Structured development programme – mentoring, soft‑skills training, three‑year early career programme.
• Competitive salary with biannual reviews.
• Pension contributory scheme up to 7% of salary.
• Flexible benefits scheme and hybrid working arrangements.
• Dedicated focus on wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.

Employment Conditions

We do not offer sponsorship for the Skilled Worker visa route or the Graduate visa route. Candidates requiring a sponsor will not be considered.

Flexible working arrangements are supported; discuss any specific needs during the interview stage.