2027 UK Graduate Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Career Path

Mott MacDonald; Croydon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald invites graduates to join its Geotechnics Practice, a global network of professionals delivering complex ground engineering projects. You will learn from experienced geotechnical engineers through webinars, workshops, and Practice-led initiatives, and participate in the GE Awards-shortlisted Geotechnics Practice Graduate Accelerator Programme.

As a graduate, you will receive mentorship, structured training, and opportunities to work on major projects such as tunnels, dams, and

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in opportunity and joining Mott MacDonald.
• Highlight modules studied, prior work experience, or research about our company, values and projects.
• Open to learning and development through the graduate programme.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desk studies.
• Plan, supervise and report on ground investigations per Eurocode 7.
• Develop visualisation of digital ground data using Leapfrog and other modelling platforms.
• Contribute to ground model interpretation and design parameter derivation.
• Perform soil and rock mechanics analyses for foundations, slopes, earthworks, and reinforced earth structures.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Technical writing

Analytical

Education

Engineering geology

Geotechnical engineering

Civil Engineering

Job description

Start your career with a global, employee-owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one.

Job Description

We manage and deliver designs for major below ground civil projects and are recognised as authoritative and innovative in ground engineering. We specialise in all aspects of foundations, geotechnics, and tunnelling, and contribute to some of the largest and most demanding structures in the world. These projects range from Crossrail in London, Thames Tideway, South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO), A9 Dualling from Tomatin to Moy, Tarbela Dam, Baku Metro, Dublin Interconnector and TfL tunnels refurbishment to name a few. Our outstanding team and expertise were acknowledged with the Consulting Firm of the Year award at the Ground Engineering Awards 2024.

In this role, you will join Mott MacDonald's Geotechnics Practice, a global network of over 600 ground engineering professionals. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists through online webinars, workshops, and Practice-led initiatives. Additionally, you can participate in Practice-wide training programmes and initiatives, such as the GE Awards-shortlisted Geotechnics Practice Graduate Accelerator Programme.

Areas of expertise include value management and value engineering, geotechnical advice, geotechnical information management, site investigation, rock engineering, slope engineering, coastal engineering, dam and reservoir engineering, and environmental geotechnics. Supporting our civil design capability, we have specialist engineering geology, advanced numerical modelling, seismic and hydrogeology expertise. Work will vary but you are likely to undertake the following type of work:

• Prepare desk studies
• Plan, supervise and report on ground investigations to the requirements of Eurocode 7
• Manage and develop visualisation of digital ground data using Leapfrog, Openground and other modelling platforms.
• Contribute to ground model interpretation and derivation of parameters for design and risk management
• Perform soil and rock mechanics analyses for the design of the following:
• Foundations and substructures
• Slopes and assess stability
• Earthworks
• Reinforced earth structures
• Retaining structures
• Classify rock masses using rock mass rating systems
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and specifications
• Engage collaboratively with project managers and specialists within multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions

Candidate Specification

At Mott MacDonald, we're looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelors degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Engineering geology
• Geotechnical engineering
• Civil 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 ask 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 strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route 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. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future.

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.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

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.

Our social side

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