2024 UK Graduate Civil Engineering Career Path: Energy Networks

About us

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Job Description

Imagine what it would be like to provide civil design support to high profile projects such as the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Converter stations, Substations and Power Tunnels. Well, join us and you’ll be doing just that. Our teams work on a range of large-scale projects providing support such as general energy projects, transmission and distribution, power generation, renewable energy and nuclear power.

You will be working with a multidisciplinary design team to deliver front end engineering design (FEED) and detailed design of energy projects. As graduate engineer, your work will include:

• Produce design of civil works and buildings (steel or concrete structure) to Eurocode or BS using structural design software hand calculation
• Produce design calculation reports and technical specification.
• Produce 2D drawings and 3D BIM modelling
• Check drawings produced by others
• Attend design review meetings as required
• Site visit/survey/meeting as required
• Any other tasks given by project or team lead

Candidate Specification

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald. 

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months' relevant work experience and have a degree or are expected to achieve a degree in one of the following degree subjects:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering

In your application you should be able to demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience. 

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics: 

• Methodical approach to problem solving 
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members. 
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing. 

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need. 

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 support you on your journey to gaining professional recognition within your chosen discipline  

What else is involved?  

You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme alongside all of the other graduates in your cohort across our Europe & UK region.

In partnership with Cappfinity, a global leader in talent mobility, we have identified the skills that drive success amongst early career talent within Mott MacDonald, and have designed a learning experience to enable you to develop these skills delivered through a mix of residential events, classroom-based learning, virtual webinars, and group challenges.

Also giving you the opportunity to network and meet other graduates in your cohort.   

We understand that each person’s career goals vary, therefore we tailor make each individual’s development journey to suit them. With our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in.  

You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get:

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
• A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.

Use of AI tools in our application process

In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, we understand that candidates may use various tools, including AI, to enhance their applications. Whilst we embrace the changes technology brings, we also value the importance of authenticity and genuine human connection.

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