2024 Ireland Graduate Mechanical Engineering Career Path (Buildings)

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

Please note that for these graduate opportunities we are happy for you to simply apply with a CV and the option to include a cover letter. We don't have a closing date at this stage, however, we recommend that you apply soon so that you don't miss out.

As a graduate mechanical or building services engineer in Mott MacDonald, you will work in world class teams to design and deliver cost effective, innovative and sustainable solutions on local and international projects.

You will be responsible for delivering functional design solutions on projects across our built environment, power, transportation, and water sectors, ensuring that we create a visually appealing and comfortable environment, using our ingenuity, in both our own disciplines and in integrated thinking.

As a mechanical or building services engineer you will be helping to provide cost effective and sustainable solutions to ensure that buildings and systems perform in an efficient and effective manner, delivering solutions that address the challenge of ever-increasing social need at a time of decreasing resources as well as the essential need to reduce carbon emissions, and as the digital revolution is applied to the provision of essential services you will play a central role in creating the smart infrastructure for our sustainable future.

Our projects are local and international. They also span a variety of sectors, including transport, utilities, energy, public and private sector. Some of our notable projects include HSE Pathfinder (Decarbonisation), Glounthaune to Midleton Twin Track project, RVH Belfast Energy Centre, Greater Dublin Drainage, Mina Zayed Port Strategic Grain Storage, and more.

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:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Building Services Engineering
• Architectural 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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