Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
2026/2027 UK Graduate Process Engineering Career Path: Water Sector
Design and assess water & wastewater treatment systems as a graduate process engineer.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Graduate Process Engineer in the Water Utility Division, you will help address critical challenges around clean drinking water and sanitation. You will be involved in designing and assessing water and wastewater treatment systems in the UK and internationally. Our specialist teams are known for innovation and technical excellence in clean‑water design. • Contribute to water and wastewater treatment projects from concept to detailed design • Prepare reports, calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation • Interpret and report on commercial and contractual project aspects • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of technologies, engineering codes, and best practices • Apply a structured, analytical approach to problem solving • Participate in sports, social, and charity events through office committees
Key Responsibilities
- ▸water design
- ▸report prep
- ▸contract review
- ▸tech updates
- ▸problem solving
- ▸process design
What You Bring
Apply early, as positions close once filled. This graduate opportunity is open to those graduating now or later this year, with a start date aimed for early 2027. Candidates must have less than 12 months of relevant experience and hold a bachelor’s degree (or be expected to graduate) in Chemical or Process Engineering, earned no earlier than 2024. We seek motivated graduates who are passionate about making a difference. Your application should showcase genuine interest in the role and our company. All applications are reviewed manually; we do not use AI tools and ask that you answer questions authentically. This graduate programme is intended as a long‑term relationship, so we look for candidates who can remain with us beyond the initial placement. • Demonstrate initiative and work independently and efficiently • Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues • Deliver high‑quality written work with strong attention to detail
Requirements
- ▸chemical engineering
- ▸process engineering
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸≤12 months
- ▸initiative
- ▸communication
Benefits
You will work on a variety of impactful projects, gaining hands‑on experience alongside multidisciplinary teams. The role offers exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of engineering. Continuous learning is encouraged through interaction with cutting‑edge technologies and standards. We support flexible working arrangements and can discuss any needs during the interview stage. Sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas is not available, and candidates on Graduate visas are ineligible, though other visa routes are welcomed. From day one you will receive formal training, a dedicated mentor, and enrol in the three‑year Accelerating Your Future development programme. These resources are designed to build the technical and soft‑skill capabilities needed for a successful career. You will have clear objectives and regular support to achieve them. Compensation includes a competitive salary with biannual reviews for the first three years, a contributory pension up to 7 % of salary, and a flexible benefits scheme. Additional perks feature discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more. Your wellbeing is supported through a range of social and sporting activities organized by office committees. • Receive mentorship and personalized professional training • Join a three‑year Accelerating Your Future soft‑skills development programme • Biannual salary reviews during the first three years • Competitive salary aligned with industry standards • Contributory pension up to 7 % of salary • Flexible benefits scheme tailored to individual needs • Access to discounts on cinema, travel, fashion, utilities, and more • Agile working arrangements allowing flexibility with managers
Work Environment
Hybrid