Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
2026 UK Graduate Human Factors Engineer: Transport (Immediate Start)
Optimise human factors in rail and other transport systems for safety and performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will join the Human Factors team within our railways division, where you will optimise human well‑being and overall system performance of predominantly railway projects, while also contributing to work in nuclear, aviation and the public realm. The role integrates the three core fields of ergonomics—physical, cognitive and organisational—to improve comfort, health, safety and productivity. • Contribute to safer hospitals, transport hubs, and military installations • Take initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently • Apply structured, analytical problem‑solving approach
Key Responsibilities
- ▸human factors
- ▸ergonomics
- ▸safety
- ▸problem solving
- ▸system performance
- ▸independent initiative
What You Bring
Based in Croydon, the graduate role is available to candidates who have already graduated and can start immediately. We are looking for curious, motivated graduates with less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements) and a bachelor’s degree earned in 2024 or later in ergonomics, psychology, human factors or a related discipline. Your application should demonstrate genuine interest in the role and Mott MacDonald, highlighting relevant modules, work experience or research, and it will be reviewed entirely by people—not AI tools. • Human error analysis • Human reliability analysis • HMI design • Accessibility • Behavioural insights • Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues • Produce high‑quality written work with strong attention to detail
Requirements
- ▸error analysis
- ▸reliability analysis
- ▸hmi design
- ▸accessibility
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸0‑12 months
Benefits
We pride ourselves on an award‑winning reputation and a culture that celebrates collaboration, values diversity and prioritises wellbeing. You can expect mentorship, technical training, an inclusive environment, strong team spirit, purpose‑driven projects, and a commitment to integrity and trust. As a graduate you will receive a mentor and join our three‑year Accelerating Your Future programme, which provides technical training and soft‑skill development to support long‑term career progression. We offer biannual salary reviews for the first three years, a competitive salary aligned with industry standards, a contributory pension of up to 7 % and a flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to individual needs. Our social programme includes sports and charity events, an active graduates network, and discounts on cinema, travel, fashion and utilities, encouraging a strong community and work‑life balance. We embrace agile working, allowing you and your manager to choose the most effective way to meet client, team and personal commitments. • Workload assessment • Grow through mentorship and technical training
Work Environment
Hybrid