Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
2026 UK Graduate Civil Engineering Career Path: Water - Scotland
Graduate civil engineer designing water and wastewater projects in Scotland.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Graduate Civil Engineer in the Water Division you will help create resilient water and wastewater infrastructure that addresses climate change, ageing assets and growing populations. You will work on designing pipelines and treatment facilities, contributing to safe, sustainable water systems for generations to come. • Design pipelines and water/wastewater treatment facilities through feasibility, outline, and detailed stages. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions. • Support projects from planning and modelling to construction, commissioning, and handover. • Use digital tools to enhance design quality and efficiency. • Grow technical and project management skills through mentoring and training. • Proactively take initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently. • Apply a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pipeline design
- ▸treatment design
- ▸digital tools
- ▸project modelling
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸problem solving
What You Bring
We are looking for motivated graduates who have less than 12 months of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering obtained no earlier than 2024 (or expected in 2024). Candidates should demonstrate initiative, clear communication, attention to detail and an analytical problem‑solving approach. • Communicate effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues. • Deliver high‑quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸graduate
- ▸2024
- ▸communication
- ▸detail
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
The role offers a supportive culture that values growth, recognition, inclusion and wellbeing. Flexible working, mental‑health support and a caring environment help you thrive while your work delivers essential services, protects the environment and builds climate resilience. From day one you will receive structured training, a dedicated mentor and access to our three‑year Accelerating Your Future programme, which develops technical expertise and soft‑skill capabilities for a long‑lasting career at Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald provides a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary and regular salary reviews, a contributory pension scheme, and a flexible benefits plan that lets you tailor perks to your personal needs. Beyond work, you can join sports, social and charity events organised by office committees, expand your professional network at the annual sports day, and enjoy discounts on cinema, travel, fashion, utilities and many other services. Our agile working model empowers you and your manager to choose how you work most effectively, balancing client, team and personal commitments with flexibility and trust. • Biannual salary reviews for the first three years. • Competitive salary aligned with industry standards. • Contributory pension up to 7% of salary. • Flexible benefits scheme allowing personalized selection of perks.
Work Environment
Hybrid