2026 Spain Graduate Civil & Structural 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.  

Turn your ambition into action - apply now and shape your future with us.  

Job Description:  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is more than just infrastructure—it’s about shaping a future that’s resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. As climate change challenges our environment and communities, civil engineers are at the heart of creating solutions that protect natural resources, improve lives, and foster economic and social growth for generations to come. 

We’re inviting passionate graduates to join us in making a meaningful impact. Whether you're driven by clean energy, infrastructure resilience, or community wellbeing, your journey starts here.  

 Your Opportunity  

As part of our application, you’ll choose your preferred sector and location, with opportunities in: 

• Energy  

• Transport  

• Water   

Sector Highlights:

Energy

Transmission & Distribution  
With the growing demand for renewable energy, your work will help ensure clean energy reaches homes, businesses, and even international markets through interconnectors to Europe. You’ll be directly involved in the design of critical infrastructure that supports the transmission of low-carbon energy.  

Thermal Generation  

Support the evolution of thermal energy assets to meet modern demands with efficiency and sustainability. You’ll help optimise performance, reduce emissions, and ensure operational excellence across diverse technologies. As part of our teams, you will work closely with our experts to provide our clients high-value technical support through all phases of development. 

Transport:  

Bridges and Civil Structures 

Join our Bridges and Civil Structures teams and contribute to innovative projects ranging from small bespoke designs to major global infrastructure. You'll work on sustainable bridge design, advanced structural analysis, and emerging technologies, while learning from industry leaders and helping shape the future of infrastructure. 

Tunnels

Join our Tunnels team and become part of a welcoming, supportive environment that prioritises your growth. You'll work on diverse tunnelling projects in our transport sector, with opportunities to contribute to broader infrastructure initiatives. Alongside gaining strong technical experience, you'll also develop skills in project and design management, supported by a knowledgeable team offering valuable mentorship throughout your career journey. 

Water 

Water Engineering – Designing Resilient Infrastructure 

Join our Water Division, a centre of excellence tackling climate change, ageing infrastructure, and population growth. You’ll contribute to safe, sustainable water systems for generations to come. You will be involved in projects to design pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities through feasibility, outline, and detailed stages. 

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 / masters degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:   

•  Civil Engineering 

• Structural Engineering  

• Geotechnical Engineering  

For some of our opportunities, a master’s degree is essential – this is reflected in the list of opportunities in the application form.  

Please note candidates must be able to speak both fluent Spanish and English to be eligible for these opportunities.

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 personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly expect you not to either. 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.  

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.  

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working.  Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.  

About your development   

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.   

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!   

You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get:  

  
•    Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.