Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.
To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled.
Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of infrastructure and property.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in managing capital investment and forecasting financial impacts across a wide range of projects. From day one, you’ll be supported by a collaborative and inclusive team, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full lifecycle of project delivery.
The role requires a Quantity Surveyor who demonstrates professional curiosity and competence in the appropriate use of digital tools, data and emerging artificial intelligence to support cost management, commercial advice and informed decision‑making. The post‑holder will be expected to understand how technology can enhance core Quantity Surveying activities - such as cost planning, procurement, valuation and commercial reporting - while exercising sound professional judgement and acting in accordance with RICS standards, ethics and guidance. This includes a willingness to continuously develop knowledge of digital and AI‑enabled practices that improve efficiency, accuracy and client outcomes, without compromising independence, transparency or professional accountability.
We believe in nurturing talent, celebrating achievements, and creating opportunities for growth. You’ll be empowered to contribute meaningfully, learn continuously, and help deliver projects that make a real difference to society.
Successful graduates will begin their careers within one of our portfolios and will have opportunities to broaden their experience through collaboration across projects, sectors and portfolios as they develop. Below is an overview of our portfolios:
Buildings: is a UK and international team delivering construction solutions across public and private sectors. We collaborate with our ecosystem to deliver commercially viable, technically sound outcomes that maximise social, economic, and environmental value for our clients.
Defence and Energy: Strive to be our clients' delivery partner of choice, and we are proud to say that our portfolio covers most, if not all, of the major UK clients in both the defence and energy sectors, delivering many of the nation's strategic infrastructure major programmes.
Our Water and Environment team works across the UK public and private sectors, providing expert project, programme, commercial management, business transformation, and health and safety services to ensure safe and successful outcomes. You will be involved in projects that improve environmental quality and increase resilience to climate change on the water sector.
Our Transport team, including aviation, ports, highways and rail, understand that stakeholder and societal expectations are rising. Projects must now be delivered faster, more cost-effectively, and with greater sustainability - while maintaining zero tolerance for unsafe practices. We proactively identify emerging needs and adapt our services to meet them.
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 minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one in Quantity Surveying, or a similar subject that is accredited with RICS.
Some of these opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or lived in the UK for five years or more.
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly ask you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.
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.
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.
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We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human-led. We do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you.
