2026 UK Graduate Maritime Career Path: Transport

Overview

Graduate role delivering coastal & offshore projects for resilient coastlines

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

• proactive
• numerical modelling
• metocean
• analytical
• communication
• coastal science

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

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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. -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.

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

Visa Sponsorship

-mott macdonald does not sponsor skilled worker visas; candidates must be eligible for routes not requiring sponsorship -applicants on graduate visas or other time‑limited visas are not accepted

Security Clearance

-some positions require security clearance, which normally requires uk british nationality or at least five years residence in the uk