Graduate Acoustics Engineering Career Path

Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Acoustics Engineering Career Path role at Mott Mac Donald

Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.

To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled.

Turn your ambition into action - apply now and shape your future with us.

Shape the Sound of Tomorrow with Mott Mac Donald

At Mott Mac Donald, we’re more than just an engineering, management, and development consultancy—we’re a purpose-driven community of passionate individuals committed to shaping a better future. As a wholly employee-owned business, we choose our own direction and focus on what truly matters: delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients, empowering our people, and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Our Acoustic Engineering Team plays a vital role in improving the quality of life through sound. From enhancing the comfort and performance of buildings to managing noise and vibration across transport, energy, and urban development projects, our work helps shape environments that sound as good as they feel.

You’ll be joining a team driven by innovation, safety, and excellence—where collaboration, learning, and growth are part of everyday life. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your experience across our international community, you’ll be surrounded by global specialists who champion you to be your best.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of acoustic services, contributing to projects that span sectors such as education, healthcare, performing arts, residential, and infrastructure.

• Modelling and prediction:
  Deliver noise and vibration modelling, investigation, and design services
• Surveys and assessments:
  Conduct noise and vibration surveys, including underwater acoustics
• Infrastructure appraisal:
  Support assessments at all stages of infrastructure development
• Facade and architectural design:
  Optimise acoustic comfort and control external noise intrusion
• Electro‑acoustic design:
  Enhance intelligibility of life safety communication systems
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott Mac Donald.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:

• Acoustics
• Engineering and acoustics
• Engineering acoustics

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott Mac Donald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests – such as modules you’ve studied, previous work experience, or any research you’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

• 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.

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