Graduate Electrical Engineer 1

MOTT MACDONALD; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join their team. You'll support the planning, design, and delivery of clean water and wastewater projects. This role offers a chance to work on innovative infrastructure projects that protect the environment and support communities, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Gym Membership discounts UK wide

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Passion for sustainable infrastructure and interest in the water sector.
• Full UK driving licence or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and construction of water treatment works and pipelines.
• Undertake site visits and inspections to support project development.
• Prepare drawings and reports under the guidance of senior engineers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Job description

About the Role

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance. As part of Anglian Water's @One Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

Are you a civil engineering graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering innovative and essential infrastructure projects that serve millions across East Anglia. We are looking for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of clean water and wastewater projects. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-demand sector, developing the infrastructure that protects the environment and supports communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and construction of water treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, and flood defences
• Undertake site visits, inspections, and surveys to support project development
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports under the guidance of senior engineers
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers
• Support project management and stakeholder engagement across various stages of delivery
• Ensure all work aligns with health, safety, and environmental standards

What Werom Looking For

• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• A passion for sustainable infrastructure and interest in the water sector
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical mindset and willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

What we can offer

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. The role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is 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. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.