2027 UK Graduate Value Chain, Supply Chain and Procurement Analysis Career Path

Mott MacDonald; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Graduate Analyst to support strategic supply chain initiatives through data-driven insights, AI tools, and collaborative workshops. You’ll work on procurement optimisation, supplier profiling, and development of procurement strategies across markets, with a focus on offsite manufacture and modular construction.

You will have less than 12 months of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Management, or Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Management or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Utilise AI and data environments to develop tools and streamline procurement processes.
• Conduct client spend analysis to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Perform supply chain research and mapping to inform procurement strategy for offsite production.
• Create contractor/supplier profiles to support procurement planning.
• Participate in client stakeholder interviews and workshops to foster collaboration.

Skills

Initiative & ownership

Clear communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (2025 or later)

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through data-driven insights and collaborative innovation? We’re looking for a passionate and purpose-led Graduate Analyst to join our dynamic consulting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative sourcing and Industrialised Construction programmes that drive efficiency, sustainability, and societal value across industries.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our team, you’ll support strategic supply chain initiatives through a blend of analytical expertise and stakeholder engagement. Your work will help clients make informed decisions that improve performance and create long-term value.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Utilise artificial intelligence and common data environments to develop tools and streamline procurement processes
• Conducting client spend analysis to uncover opportunities for optimisation.
• Performing supply industry research and supply chain mapping to inform procurement strategy and supply chain capabilities for offsite production
• Creating detailed contractor/supplier profiles to support procurement planning.
• Participating on client stakeholder interviews and workshops, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Supporting the development of supply chain strategies and procurement execution plans.
• Designing impactful presentation materials to communicate insights and recommendations.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement across Industrialised Construction programmes, contributing to strategic planning and delivery coordination.
• Contributing to process optimisation initiatives, with early involvement in the development and application of procurement models.
• Assisting in the integration and documentation of procurement strategies to enable efficient sourcing, supplier engagement, and delivery planning for offsite manufacture and modular construction across multiple markets.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than just an analyst position - it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. Your work will help organisations build resilient, ethical, and inclusive supply chains that benefit communities and the planet.

What You’ll Gain

• Growth & Development: Continuous learning through mentorship, training, and real-world experience.
• Recognition & Impact: Your contributions will be celebrated and your ideas valued.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is embraced and everyone belongs.
• Wellbeing First: We prioritise your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of projects that create positive change in society.

If you’re excited by the idea of using your skills to drive strategic transformation and make a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We have opportunities in our Birmingham and London offices.

Candidate Specification

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

• Business
• Engineering
• Finance
• Management
• Supply Chain Management

We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:

• Takes initiative and ownership, delivering work proactively and efficiently.
• Communicates clearly and builds effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Produces high-quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Applies structured, analytical and data-driven thinking to solve problems and support decision-making.

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

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.

From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We're committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don't be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn't stop there. From your first day, you’ll have access to Perks at Work, giving you discounts on cinema tickets, travel, utilities and much more, helping you make the most of our employee benefits.

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 offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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 feels they can contribute.

Financial wellbeing

• Biannual salary reviews: We believe hard work should be recognised and rewarded. To support your development and progression, you'll be eligible for salary reviews twice a year during your first three years with us, subject to successfully completing your probation period.
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle

• 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.