2026 UK Industrial Placement Programme

2026 UK Industrial Placement Programme – Mott MacDonald

The closing date for this programme is 31st December 2025. Applicants will be notified of their application status in January or February 2026. Our industrial placements last 10‑12 months.

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we believe in nurturing potential and creating space for people to thrive. Our Industrial Placement Programme is designed for curious and proactive students who are ready to explore, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Whether you’re taking a year out from university or stepping into the world of work before pursuing postgraduate study, this is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in one of our diverse and innovative teams.

What You Can Expect

• Opportunities across a wide range of sectors, allowing you to shape your experience around your academic background, interests, and career aspirations.
• Work alongside graduates, experienced professionals, and fellow students – learning from a variety of perspectives while immersing yourself in our inclusive culture and values.
• Encouragement to contribute to real projects that matter from day one.
• An intentional lack of rigid structure, giving you ownership of your journey.
• Opportunities in our Buildings, Energy, Transport, and Water and Environment sectors.

Candidate Specification

To join us for an industrial placement you must currently be enrolled on a degree course at university; however, if you are graduating in 2026 with no plans to enrol onto a further course, we encourage you to explore our graduate opportunities.

• 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 Our Placements

We’re looking for highly motivated students who are passionate about learning from our industry experts. You’ll gain invaluable experience working on exciting projects that help shape tomorrow’s world.

We emphasize giving you a realistic view of our industry to help you decide if it’s the right fit.

Successful placement students may lead to graduate scheme opportunities.

We are a living wage employer, offering a competitive hourly rate.

Social and Community Engagement

From the moment you join us, you will have opportunities to expand your social and professional network. Offices host sports and social committees including sports, social and charity events. You are encouraged to suggest new initiatives.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our business. We promote fair employment procedures and create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Agile Working

We embrace agility, flexibility and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how you work most effectively.

More About Mott MacDonald

We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy dedicated to improving society, focusing on excellence, digital innovation, and social outcomes.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

Location(s)

Altrincham, Leeds, Cambridge, Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Birmingham, Exeter, Southampton, Edinburgh, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Brighton, Sheffield, Croydon, Reading.

Contract Type

Contract

Work Pattern

Full Time

Discipline

Civil

Job Ref

11636

Recruiter Contact

earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com