2026 Ireland Graduate Civil Engineering Career Path: Transport

Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only 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 your preferred opportunity, we also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as we will close when the position has been filled. 

Turn your ambition into action—apply now and shape your future with us.  

Job Description

Are you ready to launch your engineering career in a place where your ideas matter, your growth is championed, and your work truly makes a difference? Join our collaborative team as a Graduate Civil Engineer and help us design and deliver projects that improve lives, strengthen communities, and create a more sustainable world. 

What We Value:

• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe diverse perspectives drive better solutions. We welcome and celebrate people from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. 

• Integrity & Trust: We act with honesty, transparency, and respect—always doing what’s right for our people, our clients, and society. 

• Wellbeing & Support: Your wellbeing matters. We foster a caring environment with flexible working, mental health support, and a culture of kindness. 

• Teamwork & Achievement: We succeed together. Your contributions will be recognised, and your successes celebrated as part of our shared journey. 

As part of your application, we will ask you to select your preferred opportunity based on the sector and location.  Some of our opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance, this is shown in the selection choices.  Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more.  

Highways – Cork, Dublin

Why Join Us? 

• Purpose-Driven Work: Every project you work on will help shape a better, more resilient world. 

• Continuous Growth: From day one, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential—professionally and personally. 

• Inclusive Culture: Be yourself and thrive in a workplace where everyone belongs. 

• Societal Impact: Your work will leave a legacy—improving lives, protecting the planet, and inspiring future generations. 

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 be expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:  

• Civil engineering  
• Structural engineering  
• Coastal engineering  
• Engineering science with a specialisation in civil   
• Façade engineering   
• Bridge engineering    

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 we receive as our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools 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. 

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. 

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 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. 

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.