2027 UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Transport

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. Application process 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. 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. Job Description Graduate Tunnel Engineer (Tunnels) -Birmingham, Reading (Masters Essential) As a graduate joining the tunnels account, you can expect to be part of a friendly and supportive department that values your development and growth. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of tunnelling projects across sectors such as transport, energy, and water, while also having opportunities to contribute to non-tunnelling projects across the wider company. While you’ll gain strong technical experience as part of your core role, you will also have the opportunity to broaden your skill set through involvement in project and design management, giving you exposure to the wider lifecycle of high-profile infrastructure projects. You'll be supported on your journey towards chartership, with training actively encouraged and access to CPD activities and industry conferences. Notably, you'll have the opportunity to attend the prestigious week-long Tunnelling Course at the University of Warwick and the two-day Health and Safety course, both hosted by the British Tunnelling Society. Throughout your time, you'll be working alongside a highly knowledgeable and experienced team, gaining invaluable insight and mentorship as you build your career. Graduate Civil Engineer Special Services – Croydon (Masters Essential) The Special Services Team at Mott MacDonald are a specialised team which works cross-sector, on a wide range of projects covering design, forensic analysis, first-principles problem-solving and asset life extension. We are at the forefront of developing advanced structural analysis and dynamics solutions, addressing materials technology requirements, advancing asset life management for a wide range of civil infrastructure, undertaking specialist studies for a diverse range of clients Graduate Aviation Engineer (Airfield) - Birmingham, Cambridge, Croydon, London, Manchester, Southampton. As a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Aviation team, you will help design the airfield infrastructure that enables the safe and efficient movement of aircraft at airports, heliports and vertiports worldwide. Working alongside experienced Civil and Electrical Engineers, you will contribute to the design of runways, taxiways, aircraft aprons, service roads and drainage systems. Your work will include pavement design, airfield geometry and grading, stormwater management and Civil 3D modelling, helping to define how aircraft operate safely on the ground and how critical airport infrastructure performs throughout its lifecycle. Using industry-leading digital design tools, you will develop engineering designs and 3D models for projects across the UK and internationally, gaining experience from concept development through to construction and operation while helping to deliver the next generation of aviation infrastructure. Graduate Civil Engineer (Highways) Birmingham, Colwyn Bay, Edinburgh, Glasgow, (Need to be eligible for Security Clearance), (Masters Essential) Our Highways team delivers innovative solutions that improve journeys, connect communities and create lasting value for clients and the public. From the planning and design of major new road schemes to the enhancement and maintenance of existing highway networks, we work on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects. Collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do, helping us deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable outcomes. As part of our Early Careers Professionals Rotation Programme, you'll embark on a structured development journey designed to broaden your experience and accelerate your growth. You'll gain hands-on exposure to a range of highway design disciplines, working alongside experienced engineers and industry experts on projects that make a real difference. From day one, you'll contribute to live project delivery, developing skills in 2D and 3D modelling, engineering design, digital tools, technical calculations and specification development. You'll also support project coordination, stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration, giving you insight into every stage of the project lifecycle while helping to deliver practical engineering solutions. This is an opportunity to build technical expertise, develop professional skills and establish a strong foundation for a rewarding career in infrastructure engineering. Graduate Civil Engineer (Local Streets) – Birmingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Norwich, Sheffield, Southampton (Need to be eligible for Security Clearance) (Masters Essential) In the local streets and infrastructure portfolio you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of impactful projects that directly benefit the local and national community. These projects range from local junction improvements to facilitate access to solar farms to large scale infrastructure projects such as East West Rail, Heathrow Expansion and HS2. We focus on projects that enhance safety, accessibility, sustainability, and efficiency in urban and rural environments We are also passionate about incorporating nature based solutions into our designs to help mitigate the flood risk and protect local ecosystems. The design of Active travel infrastructure, such as cycle lanes, footpaths, and pedestrian zones, promoting healthier and greener transport options is also a key focus area. You will be involved in the full life cycle from feasibility through to construction and operation using the latest digital skills to deliver sustainable, innovative, safe and cost-effective solutions for our clients. The projects that you will work on will not only develop your technical and project management skills but will also offer you the chance to make a tangible difference in local communities Graduate Civil Engineer (Urban Transit) – Altrincham, Birmingham, Croydon, Leeds (Need to be eligible for Security Clearance) (Masters Essential) Urban Transit and Mobility connect people and places with mass rapid transit solutions. Our work covers transport systems that predominately operate in public spaces, from rail based modes like light rail, tram-train, and tramways, to rubber tyred solutions, like Bus and Personal Rapid Transit, as well as well as Active Travel interfaces. Within Urban Transit and Mobility you’ll gain a wide variety of Civil Engineering experience in all stages of the project lifecycle from business case and feasibility studies, looking at high level route alignments, through to detailed design, as well as Design and Build with contractors, construction phase support, network operations and maintenance, and finally renewal work for older schemes. Many projects are complex multidisciplinary involving work with many other teams such as bridges, structures, traction power, geotech, operations and environment. Key skills developed would be alignment (segregated and in hig