2026 UK Graduate Maritime Career Path: Transport

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Graduate role designing and modeling coastal projects to improve resilience and sustainability

Key Responsibilities

  • business case
  • mapping
  • feasibility
  • design
  • modeling
  • collaboration

Tasks

-Make an Impact: Contribute to projects that reduce flood risk, restore ecosystems, and support sustainable development, making a tangible difference to society and the environment. -Options studies/business case preparation to secure funding opportunities for schemes -Mapping and feasibility of offshore cables and windfarms -Outline and detailed design of coastal and flood structures -Innovate & Collaborate: Work alongside leading experts to design, model, and deliver projects that protect coastlines, enhance biodiversity, and address climate change.

Requirements

  • coastal modelling
  • metocean
  • coastal science
  • initiative
  • analytical
  • communication

What You Bring

-Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently. -Coastal numerical modelling and metocean studies -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. -Coastal science

Benefits

-A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard. -Grow & Achieve: Access structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways for professional development—your growth and achievements will be celebrated every step of the way. -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. -Growth & Development: From mentorship to technical training, we invest in your personal and professional journey. -Team Spirit: You’ll be part of a supportive, caring team that works together to solve complex challenges and celebrate shared successes. -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.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

Architecture

Bridges

Building services

Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for skilled worker, graduate or other time‑limited visas. -applications only accepted from candidates on immigration routes not requiring future sponsorship. -candidates must be eligible for uk work without skilled worker sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-some roles may require security clearance, typically needing uk british nationality or 5 years residency. -eligibility for security clearance is indicated in the selection choices.