2025 UK Graduate Net Zero Consultancy Career Path

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Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will 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 this opportunity, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible as we will close when the positions have been filled.

Job Description

As the successful candidate, you will join an established and innovative team of advisors and consultants, delivering an exciting portfolio of work in the public and private sectors. As you contribute to the collective growth of our team's capability, we will offer you exceptional opportunities for technical and management skillset development and long term career progression.

In this role you will support the development of technical solutions and energy strategies to help the Buildings and Infrastructure sector meet governmental and local 'net zero carbon' targets, focusing on both heat and power. You will carry out energy audits of a range of sites in the public and private sector, identifying opportunities for improvement and quantifying capital costs and savings, including opportunities for low to net zero heat and power solutions (i.e. heat networks, localised renewable technologies and hydrogen futures).

You will support with developing energy reports for clients, clearly and concisely summarising findings of energy audits and site surveys. You will also work to understand and communicating 'net zero carbon' policies to clients, in support of them setting their own 'net zero carbon' aspirations and developing action plans to meet defined outcomes.

The kinds of projects we will get you involved in include...

• Developing technical solutions and strategies to help the Buildings and Infrastructure sector meet governmental and local 'net zero carbon' targets, both embodied and operational carbon.
• Carrying out operational and embodied carbon assessment for a range of new and existing building projects.
• Feasibility studies for low to zero carbon technologies including heat pumps, heat networks and solar PV for public and private sector clients, and diverse building types.
• Offering technical advisory services for clients across Energy performance contracting.
• Assessing Sustainability accreditation schemes for the built environment (e.g. BREEAM).
• Supporting clients with setting their own 'net zero carbon' aspirations and developing action plans to meet defined outcomes.
• Providing technical analysis and reporting on carbon reduction through carbon assessment and whole life carbon opportunities within the built estates of our clients.
• Lifecycle assessment, including sourcing, manufacturing, and installation of materials and components of the built environment, to calculate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduce these.

Candidate Specification

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 MacDonald.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) or are expected to achieve one an engineering subject or a subject relevant to Net Zero/Climate Change/Sustainability.

In your application you should be able to demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:
• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

About your development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That's why with our graduate roles, we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.

From the moment you join us, you'll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a chartered mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training agreement. We'll support you on your journey to gaining chartered status with your chosen institution.

What else is involved?

You'll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme which develops the strengths that we know graduates need to be successful at Mott MacDonald. It also gives you the opportunity to network and meet other graduates in your cohort. The programme is a mix of residential events, classroom-based learning, virtual webinars, and sustainability and social impact challenges.

In addition to developing your soft skills, we recognise that each persons career goals vary, so when rolling off the programme we provide you with the tools and support to develop your ongoing career the way you wish to. Alongside our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our Social Outcomes and the difference we can make!

You're probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you'll get:
• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you'll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you're given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you'll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
• A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That's why with our flexible plan, you'll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.

Our social side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work, there's a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.

From the moment you join us, you'll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it's meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We're committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what's already on offer, don't be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition.It doesn't stop there. As well as events, you'll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
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 encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We're 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.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence