We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Everywhere around the world, people’s needs and aspirations are changing, fast. That brings increasing challenge for our clients, as you seek to satisfy your stakeholders, tackle societal issues and deliver your business strategy.
Our network of experts looks at problems from fresh angles and finds opportunities in complexity. They bring together diverse skills, experience, and insight, to turn obstacles into sustainable solutions. Our aim: to add value at every stage, for you and the lives you touch every day.
Join us on this exciting journey and discover how Mott MacDonald is the place where you can truly be brilliant. Dive into our blogs and get to know the amazing individuals who are defining the future with their passion and expertise.
Senior Women and Women in Leadership
Mott MacDonald was named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025, recognising our progress in creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. In 2024, 42.17% of UK promotions went to women, exceeding their overall representation of 34.5% in our UK workforce. Since 2019, we have reduced our gender pay gap by 19%.
Our Women Future Leaders programme provides tailored development, mentorship, sponsorship and training to support women into senior roles. The Advancing Gender employee network gives colleagues a platform to address gender inequality and drive progress from within.
We celebrate International Women's Day across our offices each year and run a virtual Women STEM Insights event for female university students exploring careers in engineering and consultancy. We also publish a UK gender, ethnicity and disability pay gap report annually.
Women in STEM and STEM Returners
We actively work to bring more women into engineering and to support those who have taken a career break to return. Through our partnership with STEM Returners, we run a returner programme for experienced STEM professionals coming back to the industry. Our 2025 programme welcomed professionals returning after career breaks, providing the support, training and flexibility they need to succeed.
"There is a trust and confidence across Mott MacDonald born out of years delivering best in class projects and technical excellence. It's an inclusive, dynamic work environment that is supportive and collaborative, one that values its people at whatever life stage you are." Adele White, Senior Environmental and Sustainability Consultant, who joined through our 2024 STEM Returners programme.
Disability and Accessibility
We are members of the Business Disability Forum and are committed to making our recruitment and working practices as accessible as possible. If you have specific requirements at any stage of the application process or throughout your career with us, please get in touch at [email protected].
Our Accessibility employee network provides community, advocacy and support for colleagues with visible and non-visible disabilities, as well as allies across the business. We publish an annual UK gender, ethnicity and disability pay gap report and track representation by disability across apprentice, graduate, management and leadership levels.
In our offices, we provide ergonomic workstations, private booths and meditation spaces, and we offer flexible and agile working arrangements that can be adapted to meet individual needs.
Ethnicity and Race Inclusion
Our global EDI strategy, Everyone's Business, reflects our ambition to lead our sector in diversity, equity and inclusion. We partner with the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (ABME) to reach under-represented talent and support inclusion across the industry.
Our Advancing Race and Culture (ARC) employee network provides a platform to discuss racial, ethnic and cultural equality and inclusion. The network has contributed to significant milestones including the publication of our Ethnicity Pay Gap Report.
In January 2026, we launched Aspire, a 12-month programme designed to accelerate the progression of ethnically diverse colleagues. We also publish an annual UK gender, ethnicity and disability pay gap report, tracking our progress transparently.
Career Pathways at Mott MacDonald
At Mott MacDonald, there is a career pathway for everyone, whether you are starting out or returning after a break. Our work spans transport, energy, buildings, water, environment, defence and development, meaning there are opportunities across a genuinely broad range of engineering and consultancy disciplines.
Graduate scheme
Our structured three-year graduate scheme gives you the business, commercial and technical skills to build a long and rewarding career. You will work on live projects from day one, alongside global experts and supportive mentors, while pursuing your professional qualifications. Our Accelerating your Future development programme runs alongside the scheme, giving you the soft skills and tools to thrive at every stage of your career.
Degree apprenticeships
We offer degree apprenticeships across the UK, including a Scottish Degree Apprenticeship Programme. These programmes let you earn while you learn, combining on-the-job experience with a degree-level qualification in engineering or project management. You will join the same Accelerating your Future development programme as our graduates, giving you the same structured development and support.
Advanced apprenticeships
Our advanced apprenticeship programmes are open to those working towards or holding GCSEs or equivalent qualifications. They offer a structured entry into the engineering profession, with real project exposure, mentoring and the opportunity to grow your career at your own pace.
Student placements
We offer student placement opportunities for undergraduates looking to gain hands-on engineering experience. Placements give you a real introduction to the range and scale of work we do, from transport and infrastructure to water and environment, and many of our graduates first joined us as placement students.
Experienced professionals
We welcome experienced engineers and consultants at all levels, from those taking their first senior step to specialists with deep sector expertise. We support professionals returning to work after a career break through our STEM Returners programme, and we actively look for people who want to lead, innovate and shape the future of the industries we work in.
Creating an accessible workplace: Mott MacDonald's commitment to inclusivity
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Pride Every Day: How Mott MacDonald Supports Our LGBTQ+ Colleagues All Year Round
June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honou...
Our Advancing Gender ERG group aims to provide a platform to address key areas of gender inequality, discuss gender inclusion and improve the retentio...
ARC aims to raise awareness and provide a platform to discuss racial, ethnic, and cultural equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as providing net...
Launched in January 2026, Aspire is a 12-month pilot programme designed to accelerate the progression of ethnically diverse colleagues at grades D E a...
Empowering the next generation of talent
At Mott MacDonald, we’re committed to nurturing the people who will shape the future of our business and our...
Emerging Leaders is an in depth 2 year programme, aiming to identify and develop leadership talent in the business, who demonstrate the potential, rea...
Enabling Managers is our flagship development programme for new people managers. Delivered entirely virtually, we have developed an innovative and hig...
Creating community, connection, and fun across our regions
At Mott MacDonald, we believe work should be a place where people feel connected, supporte...
Mott MacDonald’s STEM Returners programmes are a cornerstone of our commitment to creating inclusive pathways back into technical and engineering care...
Women in Leadership is a development programme designed with a focus on individuals who are seeking to further their careers and realise their potenti...
Our PRIDE Values are at the root of how we work and what we believe in. They underpin our one-of-a-kind employee ownership model, guiding every element of our behaviour, shaping our culture and strengthening our relationships with clients, stakeholders and each other. PRIDE stands for Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive and Excellence. This is what those words mean to us:
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Progress
We embrace change and leverage it to create new opportunities. Our goal is to make a lasting positive impact for both present and future generations. We are committed to continuous personal and professional development.
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Respect
We always consider the human and environmental impact of our actions. We value all peoples and cultures, advocating for equality, diversity and inclusion. We treat everyone with respect.
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Integrity
We do what we say we will – delivering on our promises, acting ethically and never tolerating bribery, corruption or any form of dishonest activity. We see safety, security and wellbeing as fundamental human rights, and we do everything we can to uphold them.
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Drive
We continually expand our thinking to deliver additional value for our clients and their end users. As one Mott MacDonald, we integrate all our skills to achieve the best outcomes. We remain focused and persistent in reaching our goals.
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Excellence
We believe improvement is always possible, so we take action to make it happen – channelling relentless curiosity and cutting-edge skills to challenge and innovate. We connect people with experiences to make sure every opportunity brings the best outcomes for all.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
To us, equality, diversity and inclusion are more than just words. They're fundamental and fully ingrained qualities that we cannot operate without.
When our teams are diverse, we can better understand and meet the needs of our clients and communities across the world. The more inclusive and equitable our workplaces, the more our learning, innovation and excellence can flourish.
It's all about realising our purpose, leading by example in our sector, and becoming known for being an open, welcoming inclusive workplace.
Mott MacDonald commits to creating equitable, accessible, and inclusive working environments where trust, respect, and psychological safety are the norm. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, including where characteristics are protected by law (such as age, caring responsibilities, class, disability, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and more).
We value all peoples and cultures, celebrate our differences, and treat each other with respect, kindness, and fairness. Our recruitment, development, promotion, and compensation decisions are made fairly and openly to ensure more equitable outcomes.
Everyone at Mott MacDonald is responsible for fostering an inclusive environment, acting as allies, and challenging and reporting unacceptable behaviour. We harness the talents of a diverse workforce through inclusive cultures and behaviours, ensuring all colleagues can be themselves and perform at their best.
Why working here is much more than just a job
Tap into endless opportunities
Working here means taking on diverse, transformative projects, expanding your skill set and learning from some of the brightest minds in the business. You'll be part of a vibrant community on a mission to deliver value to everyone our work touches.
Reach your full potential
Supercharge your learning and development with support from induction and mentoring to training and career progression. Our investment in you means you'll get support support for your professional development.
Be your best self
We're employee-owned and proud of it, which means everything we do is shaped by our brilliant people. The result is an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves, celebrate their uniqueness and cheer each other on.
Reap the benefits
We can't do great business without taking care of our people, so we offer everything from hybrid working and wellbeing programmes to employee networks, recognition schemes and socials to make sure everyone can strike the right personal professional balance.
Benefits at Mott MacDonald
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