2026 UK Graduate Sustainability Consultancy Career Path

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Job Description:

Start your journey with purpose.  Shape a future where people and planet thrive.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe in building a better world - one where communities flourish, ecosystems are protected, and sustainability is woven into every decision we make. Our Group Sustainability Team is at the heart of this mission, driving innovation, embedding climate and social responsibility, and helping us deliver on bold commitments like achieving net-zero by 2040.
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Graduate Sustainability Advisor to join our team and help us accelerate our sustainability journey. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to grow, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a global movement for change.

What You’ll Do

You’ll collaborate with a supportive and forward-thinking team to:

•    Contribute to the delivery of our Group sustainability strategy.
•    Support the development of carbon reduction and climate transition plans.
•    Explore innovative ways to reduce scope 3 emissions, including supplier engagement.
•    Help communicate sustainability achievements across our global business.
•    Assist with data collection, analysis, and carbon footprint calculations.
•    Support ISO 14064 and ISO 14001 audit preparations and EMS improvements.
•    Conduct research to inform strategy and stay ahead of sustainability trends.
•    Respond to sustainability questionnaires and contribute to bid responses.
•    Help implement and monitor corporate social initiatives, including modern slavery and sustainable spend.

Why Join Us?

At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate achievements, value diversity, and foster a culture of inclusion and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a team that:

•    Champions collaboration and continuous learning.
•    Supports your personal and professional development.
•    Builds trust through transparency and integrity.
•    Prioritises mental health and work-life balance.
•    Makes a real difference in the world.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and inspired.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Candidate Specification:

At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference.  Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in. 

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 a sustainability related degree discipline. 

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, curious, and ready to grow. You’ll have:

•    Knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064, ISO 14001, and ISO 26000.
•    Experience in carbon foot printing and resource efficiency.
•    Awareness of sustainability disclosures, ESG frameworks, and legal requirements.
•    Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
•    Analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
•    A self-motivated mindset and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Extras

•    Understanding of Circular Economy principles and interventions.
•    Familiarity with TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, and TNFD frameworks.
•    Membership with a professional environmental institution.

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.

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. 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.

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.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. 

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future.

We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

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 mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs.  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. 

 
You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose 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