Graduate Planning Consultant: Multisector Impact

Mott MacDonald Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Group in the UK is seeking a Graduate Planning Consultant to join our multidisciplinary teams shaping environment, transport and infrastructure projects. You’ll work across design, engineering and management to plan, lead and deliver programmes with senior guidance and mentorship.

You’ll gain exposure to cost, risk, change, and commercial management while developing visual planning tools and adopting digital systems to support decision making and collaboration across sectors.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant engineering, construction management, or related degree.
• Less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Willingness to work in a hybrid UK office environment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuously engage, communicate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Co-create and maintain project schedules with cross-functional teams, aligning scope, contracts, and key milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights that drive informed decision-making.
• Develop visual planning tools – exploring and using various software/AI - that enhance clarity and collaboration.
• Partner with cost, risk, change, and information management colleagues to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Champion best practices in planning and digital systems, guiding teams toward excellence.
• Attend client and team meetings, presenting data and insights with confidence and clarity.
• Prepare reports that highlight performance, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Attention to detail

Structured analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Planning software

AI tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald Group in the UK is seeking a Graduate Planning Consultant to join our multidisciplinary teams shaping environment, transport and infrastructure projects. You’ll work across design, engineering and management to plan, lead and deliver programmes with senior guidance and mentorship.

You’ll gain exposure to cost, risk, change, and commercial management while developing visual planning tools and adopting digital systems to support decision making and collaboration across sectors.