2027 Ireland Graduate Structural Engineering Career Path

Mott MacDonald; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual salary reviews

Flexible working

Pension matched 7%

Annual leave

Professional subscription

Life insurance

Income protection

Paternity leave

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Travel TaxSaver

CPD accreditation

Mentoring & training

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a graduate structural engineer position in Ireland. You will work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver structural solutions across diverse sectors, gaining exposure from feasibility through to construction support and site inspections.

You’ll join a three-year early careers program with mentorship and a structured learning path, focusing on technical skills and professional development. A hybrid working arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Engineering Science with a structural specialism.
• Strong interest in structural engineering and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of structural solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop conceptual design options and contribute to feasibility studies.
• Undertake detailed design using reinforced concrete, steelwork, and other structural materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support site visits and inspections.

Job description

Job Description

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver structural engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects and sectors.

You’ll gain exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, construction support, and site inspections.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design and analysis of structural solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop conceptual design options and contribute to feasibility studies.
• Undertake detailed design using reinforced concrete, steelwork, and other structural materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and architectural specialists.
• Support site visits, inspections, surveys, and construction activities.
• Contribute to sustainable design approaches, including carbon reduction and resilience assessments.
• Use digital engineering and BIM tools to support project delivery.
• Support project planning, programme management, and client interactions.

Candidate Specification

At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

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

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Engineering Science with a structural specialism
• General Engineering degrees with significant civil/structural engineering content

We are looking for graduates with the following strengths

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

About your development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

Our social side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.

From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It’s worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn’t stop there. From your first day, you’ll have access to Perks at Work, giving you discounts on cinema tickets, travel, utilities and much more, helping you make the most of our employee benefits.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

We offer some fantastic benefits including

• Biannual salary reviews: We believe hard work should be recognised and rewarded. To support your development and progression, you'll be eligible for salary reviews twice a year during your first three years with us, subject to successfully completing your probation period.
• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Income continuance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.