2026 UK Graduate Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Career Path

Overview

Graduate role supporting geotechnical design, investigations and ground modelling.

Key Responsibilities

• ground investigations
• rock classification
• soil mechanics
• ground modelling
• data visualisation
• technical reporting

Tasks

-Plan, supervise and report on ground investigations to the requirements of Eurocode 7 -Engage collaboratively with project managers and specialists within multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions -Classify rock masses using rock mass rating systems -Perform soil and rock mechanics analyses for the design of the following: -Prepare desk studies -Contribute to ground model interpretation and derivation of parameters for design and risk management -Manage and develop visualisation of digital ground data using Leapfrog, Openground and other modelling platforms. -Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and specifications -Slopes and assess stability

Requirements

• analytical
• communication
• initiative
• detail-oriented
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving. -Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues. -Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently. -Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.

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Benefits

-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. -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 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. -A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.

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 skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered. -applications from candidates on a graduate visa or other time‑limited visas are not accepted. -candidates must be eligible for immigration routes that do not require future skilled worker sponsorship.