Graduate Planning Consultant: Shape Sustainable Projects

Mott MacDonald; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus schemes

33 days holiday

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a graduate Planning Consultant position in the UK. You will join a leadership team to plan, lead, and deliver multi-sector programmes across environment, transport and advisory sectors. The role emphasizes collaboration, digital planning, and career development within a supportive, inclusive culture.

You will experience mentorship, structured training, and a three-year development program while contributing to sustainable projects across multiple locations in the UK.

Qualifications

• Curious and motivated graduates with a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum.
• Some opportunities require a master’s degree as reflected in the opportunities list.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Co-create and maintain project schedules with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights.
• Develop visual planning tools – exploring and using various software/AI – to enhance clarity and collaboration.
• Partner with cost, risk, change and information management colleagues to ensure seamless delivery.
• Champion best practices in planning and digital systems.
• Attend client and team meetings, presenting data and insights clearly.
• Prepare reports highlighting performance and forecast outcomes.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering background

Tools

Planning software

AI tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald is offering a graduate Planning Consultant position in the UK. You will join a leadership team to plan, lead, and deliver multi-sector programmes across environment, transport and advisory sectors. The role emphasizes collaboration, digital planning, and career development within a supportive, inclusive culture.

You will experience mentorship, structured training, and a three-year development program while contributing to sustainable projects across multiple locations in the UK.