2026 UK Graduate GIS Consultancy Career Path: Environmental Sector

Overview

Protect Nature. Shape Sustainable Development. Build a Better Future.

At Mott MacDonald, we work across global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a meaningful societal impact in the communities we serve. It’s our people who power that performance—we succeed when they do.

As a Graduate GIS Consultant in our Environmental and Social division’s Digital Delivery Team, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative, and resourceful group that believes in the power of well-managed data, automation, and visualisation. From national infrastructure programmes to biodiversity assessments and ecosystem services analysis, your work will help deliver digital solutions that improve society and support sustainable development.

We’re proudly employee-owned, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. We believe that taking care of our people takes care of business—and we understand the balance between the person and the professional.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work on a diverse range of projects and be part of a global GIS community of over 700 specialists and users. Your responsibilities may include:

• Project support: Assist the wider GIS team in delivering activities to deadlines across multiple projects
• Data management & mapping: Digitise geospatial data, manage datasets, and produce maps and final figures for reports
• Tool selection & development: Recommend and apply the most appropriate tools, including GIS platforms, databases, Python scripting, FME workbenches, or MS Power Automate flows
• Workflow optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve workflows and deliver innovative solutions
• Data sourcing & processing: Source, manage, and process incoming data to inform project teams and deliver high-quality outputs
• Field data collection: Manage mobile data collection packages for field workers
• Standards & collaboration: Help develop and implement standards and tools for day-to-day GIS processes
• Knowledge sharing: Participate in professional excellence activities within our global GIS community

Candidate Specification

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:

• Geographical Information Science (GIS)
• Geography
• Geospatial Data Science

In your application, you should demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience or interests, such as modules studied, previous work experience, or research about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application form as this part of our selection process is entirely human-led – we do not use AI tools at this stage. 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.

Strengths We Are Looking For

• 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.

We support flexible working; please ask at interview about any flexibility you may need.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK due to changes to the route in April 2024. We cannot accept applications from candidates who would require sponsorship under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, due to their temporary nature and the potential need for future Skilled Worker sponsorship. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in future.

About Your Development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. From joining us, you’ll receive the training you need and be assigned a mentor to guide your professional development. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to equip you for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference and learn about Our Purpose and the difference we can make. You’ll also receive:

• Biannual salary reviews for the first three years
• A competitive salary aligned with industry standards
• Contributory pension up to 7% of salary
• A flexible benefits scheme to suit diverse needs

Our Social Side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means engaging in a range of social and professional activities. You’ll be able to expand your network through graduate events and sports days, with offices offering sports and social committees. There are discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, and more as part of our benefits.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Agile Working

We support agility, flexibility, and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how you work most effectively to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on improving society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, with a commitment to excellence and digital innovation. We respect individual differences and strive to meet diverse needs. Our values are: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

Location(s): Leeds, Southampton, Reading, London, Manchester, UK

Contract Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Full Time

Discipline: GIS | Job Ref: 11652 | Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com