Mott Macdonald

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2026 UK Graduate Transport Planning and Modelling Career Path: Transport

Graduate transport planner/modeller supporting rail operations projects.

Full Time

Entry-level

-some roles require security clearance, usually limited to uk british nationals or those who have lived in the uk for at least five years. -eligibility for security clearance is determined by the type of project.

Job Highlights

Environment

Hybrid

Visa Sponsorship

-no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered. -applicants on graduate visa or other time‑limited visas are not accepted. -candidates must be eligible for immigration routes that do not require future sponsorship.

Security Clearance

About the Role

Graduates will analyse benefits and impacts of transport investments across roads, railways, airports and whole‑city strategies, working on projects in the UK and internationally to produce evidence‑based plans for society. The Rail Operations Planning graduate role involves designing and implementing safety‑critical signalling and railway operations systems, covering the full project lifecycle from business case to commissioning across digital and legacy signalling platforms. • Provide mentorship and technical training through a three‑year graduate development programme. • Work on projects that enhance transport infrastructure, hospitals, military sites and other critical assets. • Foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, teamwork and employee wellbeing. • Maintain high ethical standards with integrity and transparency in all activities.

Key Responsibilities

▸mentorship
▸infrastructure projects
▸impact analysis
▸rail signalling
▸project lifecycle

What You Bring

Mott MacDonald seeks graduate transport planners and modelers to help develop safe, efficient and inclusive transport networks that address challenges such as global warming and population growth. Applicants must select their preferred sector and location; some roles require eligibility for UK security clearance, which generally mandates British nationality or five years of UK residence. To be considered, candidates need less than 12 months of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree earned in 2024 or later in fields such as transport planning, mathematics, geography, economics, data analytics, GIS, urban planning, civil or aerospace engineering. Mott MacDonald looks for graduates who take initiative, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, produce high‑quality written work, and apply a structured, analytical approach to problem‑solving. • Demonstrate initiative, clear communication, high‑quality written output and analytical problem‑solving. • Eligibility for UK security clearance may be required (British nationality or 5 years UK residency).

Requirements

▸gis
▸data analytics
▸bachelor's
▸<12 mo
▸initiative
▸uk clearance

Benefits

Graduates receive a mentor, technical training, and enrolment in the three‑year ‘Accelerating your Future’ soft‑skills programme to build the expertise needed for a long‑term career. The package includes biannual salary reviews, a competitive salary, up to 7 % employer‑contributed pension and a flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to individual needs. Employees can join sports and social committees, participate in charity events, and enjoy discounts on cinema, travel, fashion and utilities, fostering a strong community spirit. • Offer biannual salary reviews and a competitive industry‑standard salary. • Include up to 7 % employer‑contributed pension and a flexible benefits scheme. • Flexible working arrangements are available upon request.

Work Environment

Hybrid

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