UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Transport

This is a permanent, full-time graduate position within Mott MacDonald's Electrical department, focusing on Transport.

Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned consultancy offering meaningful projects and comprehensive support for career growth.

Graduate Aviation Engineer (Airfield)

• Location: Birmingham, Cambridge, Croydon, London, Manchester, Southampton
• Design infrastructure for airports, focusing on Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL), High Mast Lighting (HML), aircraft stand systems, and electric aviation infrastructure.
• Support the design of runway, taxiway, apron, and helipad electrical systems.
• Define infrastructure for aircraft servicing, electric ground support equipment (eGSE), and eVTOL charging facilities.
• Utilise Civil 3D and other digital design tools to develop engineering designs and 3D models.

Graduate Electrical Engineer (Signals)

• Location: Birmingham
• Plan, develop, design, and implement safety-critical signalling and railway operations systems.
• Involved in the full project lifecycle from inception to delivery, including business cases, design, implementation, and commissioning support.
• Gain foundational signalling knowledge through exposure to diverse projects and interdisciplinary interfaces.

Graduate Electrical Engineer (Tunnels)

• Location: Croydon
• Design electrical systems for rail and road tunnels, and metro stations.
• Perform electrical calculations using specialist design software.
• Produce 3D models and drawings using BIM/CAD software.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers from various disciplines.

Graduate ITS Engineer (Tech and Systems)

• Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester
• Deliver high-quality transport technology solutions for local roads, highways, and public transport.
• Involved in feasibility studies, detailed design, and post-installation analysis for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
• Develop and implement solutions for smart motorways, autonomous vehicles, automatic fare collection systems, and equipment installation (e.g., variable message signs, CCTV).
• Requires eligibility for security clearance.

Graduate Rolling Stock Engineer

• Location: Birmingham, Derby, London, Manchester
• Work with clients including Train and Tram Operators, Leasing Companies, and government organisations.
• Opportunities for remote work and international projects (North America, Australia).
• Activities include train inspection, component reverse engineering, CAD drawings, electrical schematics, failure analysis, accident/incident review, new train design review, fault finding, and journey time/energy consumption analysis.
• Emphasis on teamwork within a multidisciplinary Rolling Stock Team.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for curious, motivated graduates with less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one.

Requirements:

• Genuine interest in the opportunity and Mott MacDonald.
• Some opportunities require eligibility for security clearance (typically requires UK nationality or 5+ years residency).
• Must not be working under a Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas due to future sponsorship requirements.

Strengths:

• Proactive initiative
• Effective communication
• High-quality written work with attention to detail
• Structured and analytical problem-solving approach

Application Process

• Apply early as positions close once filled.
• Online strengths-based assessment.
• Application form (CVs and cover letters are not required).
• Single-stage strengths-based interview.

Development and Benefits

• Development:
  • Three-year early careers soft skills development programme ('Accelerating your Future').
  • Assigned mentor for professional training needs.
  • Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Financial Wellbeing:
  • Biannual salary reviews during the first three years (subject to probation).
  • Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
  • Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x).
  • Income protection scheme.
  • Flexible benefits (e.g., critical illness insurance, will writing).
  • Annual bonus schemes.
• Health and Wellbeing:
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Access to Peppy for menopause support.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program for individuals and families.
• Lifestyle:
  • 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), increasing to 35 days after 5 years' service.
  • Ability to buy or sell leave.
  • 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists/Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
  • Employee saving schemes and discounts.
• Family and Carers Leave:
  • Enhanced maternity/adoption leave (26 weeks paid).
  • Paternity/partner leave (2 weeks paid).
  • Shared parental leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay).
  • Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).
  • Support for military families.
• Employee Ownership:
  • Shared success through personal and group performance bonuses.
  • Opportunity to shape the business future.
• Agile Working:
  • Hybrid working policy.
• Networks and Communities:
  • Access to Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, parents/carers).
  • Support for Armed Forces Covenant signatories.
  • Community involvement opportunities.