2026 UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Energy in Norwich

Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Energy role at Mott MacDonald. 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 your application, you’ll choose your preferred sector and location, with opportunities in:

• Transmission & Distribution
• Nuclear

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on projects that matter—helping to create better cities, reduce poverty, and improve public health. You’ll be immersed in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Sectors

You will play a key role in designing and delivering the infrastructure that powers the UK’s transition to Net Zero. 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 across the UK. Depending on the project stage, your work will span FEED and detailed design phases, civil works design including platforms, access roads, drainage systems, structural design covering foundations, beams, columns, feasibility studies, and site visits.

Play a vital role in delivering safe, sustainable, carbon‑free power. Our teams support nuclear power projects and safe decommissioning efforts across the UK. You’ll be part of a trusted network that understands the complexities of nuclear technology and is committed to safety, innovation, and long‑term impact.

Why Join Us?

• Empowering Growth: Structured development, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster belonging.
• Collaborative Spirit: Work with supportive teams that value teamwork.
• Integrity & Trust: We uphold the highest standards in everything we do.
• Wellbeing First: Your wellbeing is our priority, with resources and flexibility.
• Purpose-Driven Impact: Every project contributes to a better society and a healthier planet.

Candidate Specification

We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose‑driven teams where your ideas matter, and your growth is supported. All opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum. Some also require a master’s degree. To be eligible, you will have less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one of the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering

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.

Security Clearance

Some opportunities may require you to be eligible for security clearance. This typically requires you to be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more.

Location(s)

• Altrincham
• Brighton
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Glasgow
• Inverness
• Norwich

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Pattern: Full Time
• Market: Energy
• Discipline: Civil
• Job Ref: 11576
• Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com

Other Information

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We cannot accept applications from candidates under the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas. We continue to welcome candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require future sponsorship. Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long‑term relationship. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Development & Benefits

• Biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• A flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.

Social & Community

From the moment you join, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network. We organize sports days, social committees, charity events, and offer discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Agile Working

We embrace agility, flexibility, and trust to enable you to work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments.

About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on improving society through social outcomes, digital innovation, and excellence.