UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Transport

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned consultancy looking for motivated graduates to join their purpose-driven teams.

Job Opportunities

We have a variety of graduate roles across different specialisms within Civil and Structural Engineering. Please note that we will only accept one application per candidate. To avoid missing out, we recommend applying as early as possible as positions will close once filled.

Graduate Aviation Planner (Aviation) - Croydon

Contribute to projects shaping the future of aviation infrastructure, from masterplanning to design development. Your work will cover all airport facilities and emerging areas like sustainable air transport. You'll use analytical methods and simulation tools to support decision-making and gain practical insight into global airport planning projects.

Graduate Aviation Engineer (Airfield) - Birmingham, Cambridge, Croydon, London, Manchester, Southampton

Design airfield infrastructure for airports, heliports, and vertiports worldwide. You will contribute to the design of runways, taxiways, aprons, and drainage systems, including pavement design, airfield geometry, and stormwater management using Civil 3D modelling and industry-leading digital design tools.

Graduate Civil Engineer (Highways) - Birmingham, Colwyn Bay, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Deliver innovative solutions for highway projects, from planning and design of new roads to enhancing existing networks. You will gain hands-on exposure to highway design disciplines, working on live projects and developing skills in 2D and 3D modelling, engineering design, and technical calculations.

Graduate Civil Engineer (Local Streets) – Birmingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Norwich, Sheffield, Southampton

Contribute to impactful projects that benefit local and national communities, including junction improvements and large-scale infrastructure projects. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, using the latest digital skills to deliver sustainable, innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

Graduate Civil Engineer (Rail Civil Structures) – Altrincham, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, York

Contribute to the design and delivery of railway stations, transport interchanges, and rail enhancement projects. You will gain hands-on experience in civil, structural, geotechnical, and geometrical design, developing technical drawings and 3D models, and supporting project management activities.

Graduate Civil Engineer Special Services – Croydon

Join a specialised team working cross-sector on design, forensic analysis, problem-solving, and asset life extension. You will be at the forefront of developing advanced structural analysis and dynamics solutions.

Graduate Civil Engineer (Urban Transit) – Altrincham, Birmingham, Croydon, Leeds

Gain experience in all stages of the project lifecycle for mass rapid transit solutions, from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction support. You will work on multidisciplinary projects involving rail, bus, and active travel interfaces.

Graduate Digital Consultant (Information Management) - Croydon

Join the Information Management team to help clients harness digital opportunities and solve complex human, organisational, and data challenges. You will drive productivity in asset delivery by harnessing technology, upskilling people, and transforming processes.

Graduate Infrastructure Engineer (APCO) – Birmingham, Cardiff, London

Support the development and delivery of multidisciplinary aviation, ports, and associated infrastructure projects. You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery from concept to construction support, collaborating with clients and project teams.

Graduate Maritime Engineer (Ports) - Bristol, Croydon, Newcastle, Southampton

Work on port, harbour, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from feasibility to construction support, inspection, and asset management. You will gain broad exposure across civil, structural, geotechnical, and coastal engineering.

Graduate Civil Engineer (Asset Management) – Birmingham, Sheffield, Southampton

Support the delivery of asset management, engineering design, and advisory projects within the transport sector. You will become familiar with relevant standards and asset management principles, assisting in the production of technical deliverables.

Graduate Tunnel Engineer (Tunnels) - Birmingham, Reading

Gain exposure to a wide variety of tunnelling projects across transport, energy, and water sectors. You will gain strong technical experience and have opportunities to broaden your skill set through involvement in project and design management.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for curious, motivated graduates with less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and a bachelor's/master's degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one in:

• Civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Coastal engineering
• Engineering science with a specialisation in civil
• Façade engineering
• Bridge engineering

Some opportunities require a master’s degree and eligibility for security clearance (normally requires UK British nationality or 5+ years residency).

Application Process

• Online strengths-based assessment
• Application form

CVs and cover letters are not required. Assessment will be through a single-stage strengths-based interview.

Development and Benefits

• Structured Development: Join a three-year early careers soft skills development programme, 'Accelerating your Future', and be assigned a mentor. Benefit from an ICE accredited training scheme for professional qualification and chartership.
• Financial Wellbeing: Biannual salary reviews for the first three years, pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to menopause experts, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• Lifestyle: 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays), with the ability to buy or sell leave. Increased holiday entitlement after 5 years' service.
• Family and Carers Leave: Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity/partner, and shared parental leave policies. Additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and those with caring responsibilities.
• Employee Ownership: Share in the company's financial success through personal and group performance bonuses, with opportunities for increased ownership as your career grows.
• Agile Working: Hybrid working policy offering flexibility.

Important Information

• Visa Sponsorship: Mott MacDonald is not offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applications from candidates on Graduate visas or other time-limited visas will not be accepted.
• Application Closing: Positions will close once filled. Apply as early as possible.