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Care Leavers Wanted

Early Careers Pathways – Graduate, Apprentice, Placement Opportunities & Work Experience

Summary: Start your career with Mott MacDonald through UK wide graduate, apprentice, placement and work experience opportunities.

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About Us

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy — and one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies. What truly sets us apart is our people. We support, empower and trust talented individuals to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our communities and our world.

We work across a wide range of industries, delivering projects that shape the future and make a positive impact on society. From early careers to experienced professionals, we offer opportunities to learn, grow and build a career you can be proud of.

A Place to Build Your Future

 

We believe everyone should have the chance to thrive. That’s why we create an environment where people can collaborate, develop new skills and explore their ambitions. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next step, there’s space here for you to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

As an employee-owned business, we reinvest in our people and our workplace. We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels valued, included and supported – because when our people succeed, so do we.

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Mott MacDonald, equality, diversity and inclusion are not just principles – they are essential to who we are and how we work. Diverse teams help us better understand the needs of our clients and the communities we serve, and inclusive workplaces allow ideas, innovation and collaboration to flourish.

We are committed to creating equitable, accessible and respectful working environments where trust and psychological safety are the norm. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We value all identities and cultures, celebrate our differences and are committed to ensuring everyone is treated with fairness, kindness and respect.

Our recruitment, development, promotion and reward processes are designed to be open, transparent and equitable. Everyone at Mott MacDonald plays a part in fostering an inclusive culture, acting as allies, speaking up when needed and helping create a workplace where every person can be themselves and perform at their best.

 

Why Working Here Is More Than Just a Job

Tap into endless opportunities

You’ll work on exciting, meaningful and varied projects, developing your skills alongside experienced professionals. You’ll be part of a supportive community focused on delivering positive outcomes for people and places.

Reach your full potential

We invest in your future. From induction and mentoring to learning programmes and clear pathways for career progression, we provide support to help you grow personally and professionally.

Be your best self

As an employee-owned company, our people shape everything we do. We foster a welcoming environment where you can bring your whole self to work, feel supported and be celebrated for who you are.

Enjoy the benefits

We know that thriving at work means feeling well, respected and balanced. That’s why we offer hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks, recognition schemes and social opportunities – helping you find the right balance between your personal and professional life.

Join Us

Whatever your ambition, we’re here to help you grow.
At Mott MacDonald, brilliant people are trusted to do brilliant things – and we’d be proud to support care-experienced young people as they take the next step in their journey.

Recruitment Process

You can apply directly through our careers page, or via any job portals where our vacancies are posted:
https://www.mottmac.com/en-gb/careers/explore-our-careers/

Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. Your application will be reviewed against the role criteria and if you match the requirements, you will be contacted for the next stage of the process.

Our Early Careers recruitment process will involve an online assessment, an application form or CV depending on the location of the role and then an interview with the hiring team.

How to prepare

Get ready for your assessments with our ‘Preparing for your Future’ hub. Practice mock assessments and explore your values and learning styles.

Stay connected

Website: Mott MacDonald | Innovative Engineering, Management & Development Solutions | Mott MacDonald mottmac.com
Careers: UK and Europe | Mott MacDonald
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mott-macdonald
Instagram: @mottmacgroup

Next Steps

You can apply directly through our careers page, or via any job portals where our vacancies are posted:
mottmac.com

Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. Your application will be reviewed against the role criteria and if you match the requirements, you will be contacted for the next stage of the process.

Our Early Careers recruitment process will involve an online assessment, an application form or CV depending on the location of the role and then an interview with the hiring team.

Care Leaver Covenant

Any Queries?

If you have further questions or would like any more information, you can contact the Care Leaver Covenant at any time.

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