Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer — Energy

Mott MacDonald; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days holiday

Pension matching 4.5–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Perks at Work

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is recruiting graduates to join a diverse, global engineering consultancy. You will contribute to projects across transmission, distribution, nuclear, and hydropower sectors while developing your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

We offer a three-year early careers program with mentoring, structured training, and strong emphasis on professional growth. A hybrid working model, security clearance considerations, and a long-term view on career development are

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Bachelor's degree obtained no earlier than 2025 or expected in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Some opportunities require a Master's degree.
• Eligible for security clearance; UK national or lived in the UK for 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Civil works design, including earthworks, embankments, retaining walls, access roads, and drainage (SuDS, Infodrainage).
• Structural design, covering foundations, beams, columns, and connections.
• Feasibility studies and optioneering to identify optimal solutions.
• Site visits to assess conditions and support construction phases.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Civil/Structural Eng)

Master's degree (preferred for some opportunities)

Job description

Mott MacDonald is recruiting graduates to join a diverse, global engineering consultancy. You will contribute to projects across transmission, distribution, nuclear, and hydropower sectors while developing your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

We offer a three-year early careers program with mentoring, structured training, and strong emphasis on professional growth. A hybrid working model, security clearance considerations, and a long-term view on career development are