2026 UK Graduate Ground Engineering Career Path

Overview

Graduate geotechnical engineer designing foundations, slopes, and underground structures.

Key Responsibilities

• slope stability
• soil modelling
• foundation design
• soil analysis
• technical reporting
• project collaboration

Tasks

-Slopes and assess stability -Engage collaboratively with project managers and specialists -Model soil-structure interaction for retaining walls and underground structures using tools like Plaxis -Contribute to ground model interpretation and derivation of parameters for design and risk management -Structural analysis and design of foundations and subsurface structures -Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and specifications -Perform soil mechanics analyses for the design of the following:

Requirements

• problem solving
• detail oriented
• effective communication
• proactive
• analytical
• independent

What You Bring

-Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need. In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects. -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.

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Benefits

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

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

-mott macdonald does not offer sponsorship for skilled worker or graduate visa routes. -candidates must be eligible for immigration routes that do not require future sponsorship. -applications from candidates needing skilled worker sponsorship now or in the future will not be accepted.