2026 UK Graduate Ports Project Manager Career Path: Transport

Overview

Graduate Project Manager delivering port and coastal projects

Key Responsibilities

• client engagement
• stakeholder liaison
• relationship building

Tasks

-Engaging with clients, end users, statutory bodies, and stakeholders -Supporting and learning from experienced consultants -Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues

Requirements

• coastal science
• environmental
• analytical
• detail-oriented
• communication
• data management

What You Bring

-Coastal science -Well-rounded knowledge on wider environmental issues -Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving. -Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity. -Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues. -Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently. -Familiarity with data management, analytics and digital technologies

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Benefits

-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. -Inclusive & Collaborative Teams: Diversity is our strength. We foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and supported. -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. -Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a caring and empowering culture that values your wellbeing and personal growth. We celebrate achievements and encourage continuous learning. -A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard. -Opportunities for Growth: From day one, you’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities and supported through a structured development programme. -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.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for skilled worker visa route -cannot accept candidates on graduate visa or other time‑limited visas -only candidates eligible for alternative routes not requiring sponsorship are considered