Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
2026 UK Graduate Software Engineering: Transport
Develop and maintain software solutions for transport systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Innovate & Collaborate: design, build and maintain software solutions that solve real‑world problems. • Proactively take initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸software development
- ▸solution design
- ▸independent execution
What You Bring
The Graduate Software Engineer role is based mainly in Glasgow, with alternative locations in Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Cambridge, London and Southampton. Some positions may require security clearance, which is limited to UK nationals or residents of five years or more. Candidates must have less than 12 months of relevant experience and hold (or expect) a bachelor’s degree obtained no earlier than 2024 in computer science, software engineering or a related discipline with significant Java, C# or Python content and solid OOP knowledge. Mott MacDonald does not sponsor Skilled Worker visas and cannot consider candidates on the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas, but we welcome applicants eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require future sponsorship. • Communicate effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues. • Deliver high‑quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity. • Demonstrate a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Requirements
- ▸java
- ▸c#
- ▸python
- ▸oop
- ▸communication
- ▸entry-level
Benefits
We pride ourselves on an award‑winning reputation, a collaborative culture, diversity and wellbeing. Our environment celebrates teamwork, supports personal growth and aligns with a purpose that improves society through safer, more efficient journeys. From day one you will receive training, a dedicated mentor and support to achieve chartered status. You will also join our three‑year early‑career programme ‘Accelerating Your Future’, which develops soft‑skill capabilities for a lasting career. Our remuneration package includes biannual salary reviews for the first three years, a competitive market‑aligned salary, a contributory pension up to 7 % of salary and a flexible benefits scheme that lets you tailor perks to your needs. Mott MacDonald offers a vibrant social scene with sports, charity and networking events, annual sports day, and employee discounts on cinema, travel, fashion and utilities. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help you balance client, team and personal commitments. • Learn & Grow: receive structured training, mentorship and support for certifications and specialist skills. • Growth & Development: mentorship and technical training invested in personal and professional journey. • Team Spirit: supportive team that works together to solve complex challenges and celebrate successes. • Biannual salary reviews for the first three years of employment. • Competitive salary aligned with current industry standards. • Contributory pension up to 7 % of salary. • Flexible benefits scheme allowing personalized perk selection. • Access to employee discounts on cinema, travel, fashion, utilities and more. • Opportunities to join sports, social and charity events, including an annual sports day. • Flexible working arrangements supported to meet client, team and personal commitments.
Work Environment
Hybrid