What you’ll experience

• Real-World Experience: Contribute to meaningful work that aligns with your studies and future goals.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your voice, celebrates your achievements, and supports your wellbeing.
• Learning & Development: Build skills, confidence, and connections that will serve you long after your placement ends.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment where diversity is celebrated, integrity is upheld, and everyone belongs.
• Societal Impact: Join a company committed to making a difference — for our people, our communities, and the planet.

Your journey starts here

During the application process, you’ll be able to explore opportunities based on your degree discipline, sector interests, and preferred location. If you’re invited to interview, we’ll dive deeper into the specific role you’ve applied for and how it aligns with your strengths.

Candidate Specification

To join us for a summer placement you must currently be enrolled on a degree course at university, however, if you are graduating from your current degree in 2027 with no plans to enrol onto a further course then we would encourage you to explore our graduate opportunities.

We’re looking for students with the following characteristics:

• 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.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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 placement students and 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.

AI Usage

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.

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.