Graduate Project Managment
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.
We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that is defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered with the right tools and support.
Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you will be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.
About the Role
We are now looking for Graduate Project Management professionals to support the delivery of a number of key projects across our business. Joining this Graduate Development Programme, you will have the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the Mott MacDonald operating model, work closely with assigned Line Managers and Mentors, and engage with different communities and professional networks within the organisation.
During this programme, you will be exposed to the following:
- Inductions to Mott MacDonald
- Graduate Induction Workbooks to build on your strengths profile
- Sector overviews delivered by Sector Leaders
- Professional and Technical Excellence development
- Early Career Professional (ECP) Network
- Digital Delivery tools and project management systems
- WIN Phase and Account Leadership exposure
Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the following:
- Under the supervision of the Project Manager, support project delivery activities in line with agreed scope, programme, cost, and quality requirements
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities
- Support the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including project plans, reports, and registers
- Attend project and design coordination meetings and assist with the preparation of meeting minutes and actions
- Provide input into monthly project progress reports
- Assist in the management and tracking of change control activities
- Coordinate with internal teams, authorities, and stakeholders as required
- Support the Project Manager with general project administration activities (e.g. correspondence, meetings, documentation).
Candidate specification
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Proactively take ownership of personal and professional development, demonstrating initiative and responsibility in work‑related matters
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to different work styles, teams, and environments
- Strong communication, organisational, and collaboration skills
Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
We can offer:
90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
Competitive annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performancea