2027 UK Graduate Materials Engineering Career Path
20 days ago
Telford
Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year. To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled. • Online strengths-based assessment, • Application form CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview. We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human‑led. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story. Start your career with a global, employee‑owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one. At Mott MacDonald, we believe that the infrastructure we create today helps build stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities for tomorrow. As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you'll be part of a specialist team helping to extend the life of critical infrastructure, improve resilience, and support the transition to a low‑carbon future. From bridges and tunnels to water treatment facilities, hydropower structures, and major transport infrastructure, you'll work on projects that have a lasting impact on society. You'll be supported by experienced Materials, Civil, and Structural Engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you develop your career. This is an opportunity to learn from industry‑leading specialists, contribute to meaningful projects from day one, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to become a trusted engineering professional. Materials engineering plays a vital role in ensuring that infrastructure remains safe, durable, and sustainable throughout its lifecycle. As part of our Materials and Corrosion team, you'll work alongside experts to understand how materials perform in real‑world environments and help develop solutions that improve the longevity and resilience of critical assets. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of sectors, including buildings, infrastructure, water, energy, road, and rail. Through site visits, technical investigations, project work, and mentoring, you'll develop a strong understanding of asset performance, materials behaviour, sustainability, and engineering problem solving. • Assisting with durability assessments to help identify potential deterioration mechanisms and support the design of long‑lasting, resilient infrastructure., • Supporting the evaluation, selection, specification, and repair of construction materials used in buildings and civil engineering structures., • Participating in site inspections and investigations to assess the condition, performance, and remaining service life of existing assets., • Assisting with the analysis of material deterioration, including corrosion, concrete degradation, weathering, and structural ageing., • Supporting the development of maintenance, protection, and repair strategies that improve asset performance and reduce whole‑life costs., • Contributing to research and innovation initiatives, including the evaluation of new materials, technologies, and sustainable engineering solutions., • Analysing technical data and helping to prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for project teams and clients., • Working closely with Materials Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, and asset management specialists to deliver integrated solutions., • Supporting projects that contribute to sustainability goals, carbon reduction, and responsible infrastructure management., • Participating in project meetings, site visits, and client interactions to build your technical knowledge and professional confidence. The world's infrastructure is facing increasing challenges from climate change, ageing assets, resource constraints, and growing demand. The choices we make about materials today will influence the safety, performance, and sustainability of infrastructure for decades to come. • Improve the resilience of critical infrastructure., • Support the safe operation of assets that communities depend upon every day., • Extend the life of structures through innovative engineering solutions., • Reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials and asset management practices., • Deliver positive social outcomes by helping clients make informed, responsible decisions. Your work will contribute to projects that improve lives, protect resources, and create long‑term value for society. At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose‑driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a bachelors degree (obtainedno earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one in Materials Engineering. This opportunity will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or lived in the UK for five years or more. 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. We are looking for graduates with the following strengths: • Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently., • Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues., • Deliver high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity., • Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving. Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long‑term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people‑first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application. We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help. A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three‑year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long‑lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald. Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in. From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community. It’s worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn’t stop there. From your first day, you’ll have access to Perks at Work, giving you discounts on cinema tickets, travel, utilities and much more, helping you make the most of our employee benefits. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust. We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. • Biannual salary reviews: We believe hard work should be recognised and rewarded. To support your development and progression, you'll be eligible for salary reviews twice a year during your first three years with us, subject to successfully completing your probation period., • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%., • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary., • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury., • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing., • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes., • Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success., • Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses., • As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution., • Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future., • For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one., • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues., • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments., • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues., • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family., • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too., • 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme., • 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers., • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service., • Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers., • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave., • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay., • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid., • We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing., • Primary annual professional institution subscription., • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options., • Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities., • We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network., • Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Location(s): Altrincham, GB Manchester, GB Bristol, GB Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Various Discipline: Civil Job Ref: 17302 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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