Graduate Net Zero Buildings Consultant — Hybrid

Mott MacDonald Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is hiring a Graduate Net Zero Consultant to join a diverse team working on public and private sector decarbonisation projects. You’ll contribute to energy strategies, carbon assessments, and sustainability reporting while developing technical expertise across building projects and energy systems.

Join a mentor-led, three-year development programme with structured training, hands-on project experience, and opportunities to advance into sustainability specialist roles within our

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support energy strategies and decarbonisation pathways for buildings projects.
• Assist with energy audits and site assessments to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and carbon reduction.
• Evaluate low and zero-carbon technologies, including heat pumps, heat networks, solar PV, and other renewables.
• Undertake operational and embodied carbon assessments for developments.
• Support whole-life carbon and lifecycle assessments across Scope 1–3 emissions.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, energy studies, feasibility assessments, and client presentations.
• Help clients set net zero goals and develop practical action plans.
• Contribute to sustainability certifications like BREEAM and related standards.
• Analyze technical and financial data to aid investment decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, economists, asset managers, and sustainability specialists to deliver integrated solutions.

Education

Energy Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Sustainability and Environmental Management

Renewable Energy

Environmental Science

Geography

Physics

Climate Change and Sustainability

Or a related discipline

Job description

Mott MacDonald is hiring a Graduate Net Zero Consultant to join a diverse team working on public and private sector decarbonisation projects. You’ll contribute to energy strategies, carbon assessments, and sustainability reporting while developing technical expertise across building projects and energy systems.

Join a mentor-led, three-year development programme with structured training, hands-on project experience, and opportunities to advance into sustainability specialist roles within our