2027 UK Graduate Materials Engineering Career Path

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. 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. Job Description Shape the Future of Infrastructure 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. The Opportunity 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. What You'll Do As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support projects at different stages of their lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: 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. Why This Role Matters 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. As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you'll help: 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. Candidate Specification 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 (obtained no 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. Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity. Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving. UK Immigration 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. AI Usage 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