2026 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Join to apply for the 2026 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme role at Mott MacDonald.

Are you ready to start your career journey with purpose, passion, and possibility? Our apprenticeships offer more than just a job – they’re an opportunity to shape your future.

These opportunities are for those who have A-levels or equivalent and are looking to undertake a degree apprenticeship (level 6). We will close applications on 31st December.

They are available in our offices in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. For opportunities in Scotland please refer to the \’2026 Scottish Degree Apprenticeship Programme\’.

We accept one application per candidate. In your application form the preferred discipline, sector, and location will help you select the right opportunity.

Eligibility

If you are successful and offered an apprenticeship, we will inform you of the training provider or university. Providers have their own grade entry requirements; for our civil engineering opportunities most expect a minimum Grade C in A-level Mathematics and/or a science. These are not essential for other role types, so list your qualifications in the application.

Job Description

As a paid apprentice you will gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects while completing classroom‑based learning with a reputable college, university, or training provider. After completion you’ll earn a nationally recognised qualification that leads onto exciting career opportunities. Apprenticeships last around five years.

Opportunities

• Building Services – transform empty shells into vibrant, safe, and sustainable environments. Locations: Cambridge and Bristol.
• Civil Engineering – create resilient, sustainable solutions across water, transport, environment, and built environment. Teams: Buildings, Energy, Transport, Water. Locations: Altrincham, Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Exeter, Leeds, London, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton.
• Electro‑Mechanical Engineering – design and deliver infrastructure in the Transport team. Team: Transport (Highways). Locations: Norwich, Southampton.
• Environmental Practitioner – support environmental impact assessments, sustainability strategies, and management plans. Location: Cambridge.
• Project Management – support experienced PMs in tracking progress, managing risks, coordinating meetings, and maintaining documentation. Teams: Buildings, Defence, Transport, Water. Locations: Bristol, Cambridge, Cumbria, Leeds, Manchester.
• Rail Systems Engineering – support the design, build, and maintenance of the UK’s railway infrastructure. Location: Croydon.
• Quantity Surveying – experience across project lifecycle: design, cost planning, contract management. Teams: Buildings, Defence, Transport, Water. Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cumbria, Leeds, London, Manchester, Reading. Also a multi‑sector estimating team in Manchester.

Candidate Specification

• 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.

About Your Development

An apprenticeship includes a three‑year early careers soft‑skills programme – Accelerating Your Future – and the opportunity to earn a nationally recognised qualification. You will receive mentoring, learning resources, and a culture built on trust, integrity, and care.

Benefits include biannual salary reviews for the first three years, a competitive salary, contributory pension up to 7% of your salary, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Our Social Side

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and the opportunity for everyone to contribute.

Agile Working

We embrace agility, flexibility, and trust to support effective working for our clients, teams, and personal commitments.

Contact & Details

Contract Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Various
Discipline: Bridges
Job Ref: 12368
Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com