2026 UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Transport

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Graduate civil engineer developing transport infrastructure projects.

Requirements

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

What You Bring

-Engineering science with a specialisation in civil -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.

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. -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. -Wellbeing & Support: Your wellbeing matters. We foster a caring environment with flexible working, mental health support, and a culture of kindness. -Societal Impact: Your work will leave a legacy—improving lives, protecting the planet, and inspiring future generations. -Purpose-Driven Work: Every project you work on will help shape a better, more resilient world. -A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard. -Continuous Growth: From day one, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential—professionally and personally. -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.

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

-mott macdonald does not sponsor skilled worker visas. -applicants on graduate visas or other time‑limited visas are not accepted. -candidates must be eligible for immigration routes that do not require future sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-certain positions require uk security clearance, usually needing british nationality or 5+ years uk residence.