Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
2026 UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Transport
Graduate Electrical Engineer role designing, developing and implementing transport electrical systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Submit your application early as positions close when filled. • Design, develop, and implement cutting‑edge electrical systems across diverse projects. • Collaborate with senior engineers, conduct simulations, substation design, and site surveys.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical design
- ▸system implementation
- ▸substation design
- ▸site surveys
- ▸simulations
What You Bring
Opportunities are divided between the Tech & Systems team, which serves locations across Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester and requires eligibility for UK security clearance, and the Traction Power and EMC team based in Manchester where a Masters degree is essential. Both streams involve work on high‑profile projects ranging from smart motorways and autonomous vehicles to electrification schemes like East West Rail and London Underground upgrades. To be considered you must have less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements) and hold, or be expecting, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering earned no earlier than 2024. Certain roles also require security clearance, which is normally limited to British nationals or individuals who have lived in the UK for at least five years. We look for graduates who take initiative, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, produce high‑quality written work with attention to detail, and apply a structured analytical approach to problem‑solving. These strengths help you thrive in our multidisciplinary projects. • Eligibility for UK security clearance is required for certain roles (British national or 5 years UK residency). • Graduate must have less than 12 months relevant experience and a bachelor's (or expected 2024) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. • Tech & Systems positions available in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Manchester. • Traction Power and EMC role based in Manchester; a Master's degree is essential. • No sponsorship for Skilled Worker or Graduate visas; open to candidates on alternative immigration routes without future sponsorship needs.
Requirements
- ▸security clearance
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸master's
- ▸12‑month
- ▸initiative
- ▸analytical
Benefits
The Graduate Electrical Engineer role offers you the chance to design, develop and deliver innovative electrical systems that support sustainable communities and advanced technology. You will work alongside experienced engineers, receive structured training and mentorship, and have clear pathways toward chartership and specialist skills. Your contributions will impact areas such as renewable energy, smart infrastructure and essential public services. From day one you will be assigned a mentor and enrolled in the three‑year Accelerating Your Future programme, which provides soft‑skill development and guidance towards your professional training objectives. Regular technical training and mentorship support your growth toward chartership. Compensation includes a competitive salary reviewed bi‑annually for the first three years, a contributory pension of up to 7 % of salary, and a flexible benefits scheme that lets you tailor rewards to your needs. These packages recognize hard work and help you invest in your future. Beyond work, you can join sports and social committees, participate in charity events, attend the annual sports day, and enjoy discounts on cinema, travel, fashion and utilities. The company encourages you to suggest new initiatives and to engage with the local community. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our business, fostering a fair environment where every voice is valued. Agile working is supported, allowing you and your manager to choose the most effective way to meet client, team and personal commitments. • Structured training, mentorship, and support toward chartership and specialist skills. • Three‑year Accelerating Your Future development programme with a dedicated mentor. • Biannual salary reviews for the first three years; competitive industry‑aligned salary. • Contributory pension up to 7 % of salary. • Flexible benefits scheme allowing personalized reward choices. • Inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing, and teamwork. • Flexible working arrangements are available on request. • Social opportunities include sports committees, charity events, annual sports day, and discounts on cinema, travel, fashion, and utilities. • Agile working: employees choose how to work most effectively for client, team, and personal commitments.
Work Environment
Hybrid