2026 UK Graduate Contaminated Land Consultancy Career Path

2026 UK Graduate Contaminated Land Consultancy Career Path Safeguard Land. Preserve Water. Promote Public Health. At Mott MacDonald, we believe that protecting the environment is fundamental to building a sustainable future. As a Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant, you’ll be part of a passionate team within our Environmental and Consent division, working on projects that make a real difference across the built environment, transport, and water sectors. This is your opportunity to grow as a professional while contributing to work that safeguards communities and ecosystems. You’ll be supported every step of the way, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and empowered to help shape a healthier, more resilient world. What You’ll Do You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a culture that values curiosity, integrity, and teamwork. Your work will span both office‑based and field activities, combining technical rigour with purpose‑driven impact. Your Responsibilities May Include Environmental Research & Desk Studies – conduct literature reviews and write desk studies that inform project decisions and environmental strategies. Field Monitoring & Sampling – monitor and sample groundwater and ground gas to assess environmental conditions and protect public health. Site Investigations & Data Analysis – supervise ground investigations and analyse environmental data to identify risks and guide remediation. Impact Assessments & Risk Reporting – contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments and land contamination risk reports that support sustainable development. Remediation & Proposal Writing – support the development of remediation strategies and contribute to compelling proposals that drive positive change. Collaborative Problem‑Solving – work alongside engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that serve society. 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 minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines: Hydrogeology Contaminated Land Environmental Geology Environmental Science In your application you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. Highlight 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 Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths 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. About Your Development A graduate position should be more than just a job. From the moment you join, you’ll receive the training you need, be assigned a mentor, and join our three‑year early careers soft‑skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future. Benefits Biannual salary reviews for the first three years with competitive salary matched to industry standard. Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary. A flexible benefits scheme allowing you to manage the range of benefits to suit your needs. Access to sports, social and charity events, and discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and more. 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. Contract Information Contract Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Full Time Location(s): Altrincham, Bristol, London, Sheffield, Liverpool, Birmingham, Croydon, Cambridge, Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff and more. Job Ref: 11671 | Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com Eligibility for Sponsorship Mott MacDonald Ltd. does not currently offer sponsorship for the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr