2026 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Our apprenticeships offer more than just a job - they’re an opportunity to shape your future.
These opportunities are for those who have A-levels or equivalent and looking to undertake a degree apprenticeship (level 6). For opportunities in Scotland please refer to the '2026 Scottish Degree Apprenticeship Programme.'
In your application form, you will be asked to select your preferred discipline, sector,and location, so please read the descriptions below, as this may help you decide which opportunity is right for you.
If you are successful and are offered an apprenticeship with us, we will inform you who the training provider or university will be for that particular opportunity. However, for our civil engineering opportunties, most providers will expect you to have achieved a Grade C as a minimum A-level in Mathematics and/or one of the sciences. As a paid apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects that make a difference. Alongside your role, you’ll complete classroom-based learning - either in person or virtually - with a reputable college, university, or training provider. Upon completion, you’ll earn a nationally recognised qualification that leads onto to exciting career opportunities.
Our degree apprenticeships typically last around five years, depending on the course, and are designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping tomorrow’s world - whether that’s through innovation, sustainability, or community impact.
Building Services
As a building services degree apprentice, you’llbe at the heart of transforming empty shells into vibrant, safe, and sustainable environments.Electrical Building Services

Civil Engineering
As a civil engineering degree apprentice your role is more than designing infrastructure - it’s about creating resilient, sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet. Whether you're working on water systems, transport networks, or environmental restoration, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Electro-Mechanical Engineering
As an electro-mechanical degree apprentice in our Transport team, you’ll be at the heart of designing and delivering infrastructure that moves people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
This opportunity is available in our Transport (Highways) team and is available in the following locations: Environmental Practitioner
As an environmental practitioner degree apprentice, you’ll be part of a passionate team driving positive change across sectors like transport, water, energy, and the built environment. You’ll support the development of Environmental Impact Assessments, Sustainability Strategies, and Management Plans, while engaging with specialists across disciplines to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions.
Project Management
As a project management degree apprentice you’ll support experienced project managers in tracking progress, managing risks and opportunities, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation - all while contributing to initiatives that improve lives and shape sustainable communities.
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Rail Systems Engineering
As a rail systems engineering apprentice in our track team, you’ll develop the skills needed to support the design, build, and maintainance of the UK’s railway infrastructure. Working on a diverse portfolio of rail projects you'll gain hands on experience supporting engineers across all stages of design - including track layouts, conducting risk assessments and analysing journey times.
Quantity Surveying
As a quantity surveying degree apprentice you’ll gain hands-on experience across a full project lifecycle — from early design and cost planning to contract management and final settlements. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to manage budgets, assess risks, and ensure financial integrity.
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You can also join us as an apprentice in our multi-sector estimating team - you'll work towards a degree in Quantity Surveying while supporting major infrastructure projects across water, transport, energy, and environmental sectors—helping clients make informed, cost-effective, and low-carbon decisions.
You’ll work alongside graduates, experienced professionals, and fellow apprentices in a supportive, inclusive environment where teamwork is celebrated, diversity is valued, and wellbeing is prioritised. We believe that everyone brings something unique to the table, and we’re committed to helping you thrive.
Every apprenticeship is different, tailored to the role and team you join. We’re here to support you every step of the way - with mentorship, learning resources, and a culture built on trust, integrity, and care. Through your apprenticeship, you’ll be part of something bigger: helping to solve real challenges, create sustainable solutions, and build a better future for all.
As well as the eligibility criteria detailed, above, we are looking for future apprentices with the following strengths:
Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
An apprenticeship should be more than just a job. That’s why with our apprenticeships 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 join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.
Biannual salary reviews: we believe thathard workshould be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us,you’llhave biannual salary reviews.
A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure thatyou’regiven 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’llhave 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.
From the moment you join us,you’llhave the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whetherit’smeeting 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’recommitted to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.
It'sworth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved inwhat’salready on offer,don’tbe afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition.As well as events,you’llalso have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our companybenefitswhich 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. 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’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.
Contract Type: Contract

Full Time
Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.