Graduate Ground Engineering Career Path

We manage and deliver designs for major below ground civil projects and are recognised as authoritative and innovative in ground engineering. We specialise in all aspects of foundations, geotechnics, and tunnelling, and contribute to some of the largest and most demanding structures in the world. These projects range from Crossrail in London, Thames Tideway, South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO), A9 Dualling from Tomatin to Moy, Tarbela Dam, Baku Metro, Dublin Interconnector and TfL tunnels refurbishment to name a few.

Our outstanding team and expertise were acknowledged with the Consulting Firm of the Year award at the Ground Engineering Awards 2024.

In this role, you will join Mott Mac Donald’s Geotechnics Practice, a global network of over 600 ground engineering professionals. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists through online webinars, workshops, and Practice-led initiatives. Additionally, you can participate in Practice-wide training programmes and initiatives, such as the GE Awards-shortlisted Geotechnics Practice Graduate Accelerator Programme.

• Value Management And Value Engineering
• Geotechnical Advice
• Geotechnical Information Management
• Site Investigation
• Rock Engineering
• Slope Engineering
• Coastal Engineering
• Environmental Geotechnics
• Specialist Engineering Geology
• Advanced Numerical Modelling
• Seismic And Hydrogeology Expertise

• Perform soil mechanics analyses for the design of foundations and substructures
• Assess slope stability
• Model earthworks
• Design reinforced earth structures and retaining walls
• Model soil‑structure interaction for retaining walls and underground structures using tools such as Plaxis
• Structural analysis and design of foundations and subsurface structures
• Contribute to ground model interpretation and derivation of parameters for design and risk management
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and specifications
• Engage collaboratively with project managers and specialists

Locations:
Sheffield.

To be eligible for this scheme, you will have some relevant work experience and a degree or be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

All opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement; some may also require a master’s degree.

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with great attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

Graduate positions are more than just a job. You will receive training, a mentor, and participate in a three‑year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future.

• Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
• A competitive salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• An adaptable benefits scheme allowing you to manage the range of benefits offered.

You will have access to sports and social committee events, charity activities, discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

We embrace agility, adaptability and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively.

We are a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.