Mott MacDonald
2027 UK Graduate Aviation Planning Career Path Transport
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Graduate Aviation Planner (Aviation) - Croydon
As a graduate joining our airport planning team, you’ll step into a role that blends technical insight with strategic thinking, contributing to projects that shape the future of aviation infrastructure. From masterplanning through to design development and technical advisory, your work will cover all airport facilities (airfield, aprons, terminals, landside transport, utilities, and support buildings), while also working on emerging areas such as sustainable air transport, future travel experience and advanced air mobility. You’ll be involved in both spatial and strategic planning, using analytical methods and simulation tools to support decision-making.
Working on landmark international airport projects alongside more experienced colleagues, you’ll gain practical insight into how airport planning projects are delivered globally. The role also includes supporting client and stakeholder engagement, and collaborating with other disciplines such as airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project/asset management, and business planning.
Job Description
At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one.
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 bachelors or masters degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, aerospace engineering, architecture, transport planning, urban planning, air transport or aviation management, or similar.
- A masters in airport planning is not a requirement, but is desirable.
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 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.
UK Immigration
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.
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At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.
Accessibility
We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.
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.
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. From your first day, you’ll have access to Perks at Work, giving you discounts on cinema tickets, travel, utilities and much more, helping you make the most of our employee benefits.
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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 offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
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.
Benefits
Financial wellbeing
- Biannual salary reviews
- Employee pension contributions match between 4.5% and 7%
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary
- Income protection scheme
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
- Annual bonus schemes
Employee Ownership
- Employee ownership model means no external investors
- Employees have a stake and a voice in our business
- Opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels
- Direct pathway towards ownership for senior roles from day one
Health and wellbeing
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
- Health cash plan
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts
- Comprehensive wellbeing program
- Ability to flex salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits
Lifestyle
- 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
- 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
- Employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers
Enhanced family and carers leave
- 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
- 24 weeks paid shared parental leave
- Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid
- Policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing
Learning and development
- Primary annual professional institution subscription
- Opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
- Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks
- Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme
- Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes
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