2026 UK Graduate Contaminated Land Consultancy Career Path
Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Conduct environmental research, field sampling, and remediation planning for contaminated land.
4 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
Description
desk research
remediation planning
impact assessment
site investigation
data analysis
field monitoring
Environmental Research & Desk Studies - Conduct literature reviews and write desk studies that inform project decisions and environmental strategies.
Remediation & Proposal Writing - Support the development of remediation strategies and contribute to compelling proposals that drive positive change.
Impact Assessments & Risk Reporting - Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments and land contamination risk reports that support sustainable development.
Site Investigations & Data Analysis - Supervise ground investigations and analyse environmental data to identify risks and guide remediation.
Collaborative Problem-Solving - Work alongside engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that serve society.
Field Monitoring & Sampling - Monitor and sample groundwater and ground gas to assess environmental conditions and protect public health.
Requirements
detail
communication
analytical
environmental science
initiative
Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Environmental science
Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
Benefits
A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
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.
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.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
applicants on graduate visa or other time‑limited visas are ineligible.
candidates must have immigration status that does not require future sponsorship.