2025 Spain Graduate Civil Engineering Career Path: Water Sector

Please note that for this graduate opportunity we are happy for you to simply apply with a CV and the option to include a cover letter.  In your cover letter we want to know what has motivated you to apply for a graduate position at Mott MacDonald and why you are interested in a role in our water team.   

We don't have a closing date at this stage, however, we recommend that you apply soon so that you don't miss out. 

Job Description 

Please note candidates must be able to speak fluent Spanish and English for this role.  Please make your application in English. 

Now more than ever, our environment and communities need to be made more resilient in the face of climate change. Working on every facet of development, our civil engineers aim to solve this by offering the opportunity to create better cities, reduce poverty and improve health.   

Working alongside our experts, you’ll play a part in safeguarding natural resources. Using sustainability as a focus, you’ll be creating economic and social growth for generations to come.  

Join our team of water experts and you’ll have the opportunity to help deliver intellectually challenging sustainable water projects in a range of water sub-sectors including: 

• Dams and reservoirs - designing new dams, maintaining existing dams, designing flood barriers and hydraulic structures 
• Hydraulic (civil): Networks - creating and using hydraulic models of water and wastewater networks to tackle the water industry’s key issues, including growth, climate change, sewage spills and leakage reduction 
• Pipelines and networks - creating hydraulic models, designing water supply networks, designing and delivering major pipeline transfers and drainage systems 
• Rivers and flooding - understanding floods and droughts, and tackling water quality with nature-based solutions 
• Water and wastewater treatment - designing new supply and wastewater networks, delivering major pipeline transfer and drainage systems, resolving combined sewer overflow spills and tackling leakage, as well as designing new and upgrading existing water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. 

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 master’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) or are expected to achieve one in civil engineering. 

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. 
• Fluent in Spanish and English.  

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. 

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 can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Pension matched up to 7%   
• Life insurance 
• An annual professional institution subscription   
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers  
• Annual bonus scheme  
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans 
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.