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A career at Mott MacDonald comes with a variety of benefits and offers you a chance to make a real difference both in the UK and across the globe. We are an employee-owned company, and this is reflected in the way we work, the projects we work on and the people we work with. We are a passionate group of people, who pride ourselves on our drive, excellence, integrity and diversity.
Our award-winning landscape architecture and urban design team has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our environmental team. As such, you could be assisting with nationally important infrastructure projects and high-profile urban regeneration schemes, and benefitting from the significant experience within our landscape team. We work flexibility across the practice working as one team from six studios around the UK including Cambridge, Croydon, Glasgow, Leeds, London or Southampton.
The roles require candidates with a passion for landscape and the wider environment, with good technical ability to support the team in the delivery of design and technical projects. As a practice, we aim to create amazing and resilient places for people, by developing designs and solutions that deliver multiple benefits for people and the environment. We have accredited Building with Nature assessors and we were the first engineering company in the world to be certified as carbon neutral for its global operations.
We are dedicated to the professional development of our staff:
- through skills transfer and knowledge-sharing.
- inviting all staff to join our bespoke training programmes for graduates, mid-career professionals and those on the pathway to leadership.
- through mentoring of colleagues on the LI Pathway to Chartership; and
- through the continual drive for professional excellence, that is the foundation our company.
We are flexible with the location of the role and can consider any of our Cambridge, Croydon, Glasgow, Leeds, London or Southampton offices.
Candidate Specification
To apply for this role, you will have less than 12 months experience and studying for a relevant degree in Landscape Architecture or other relevant undergraduate degree with a postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture or related subject areas.
We are looking for a graduate with the following characteristics:
- Good experience in the design and implementation of hard and soft Landscape Schemes demonstrated through a portfolio which reflects good design skill and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills and experience of the following software packages would be desirable: MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Civils, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, NBS and Keyscapes.
- Ideally hold a full, clean driving licence with a willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally if required.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organisation. We promote equal opportunities and have several initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture; Our dedicated inclusive recruitment page provides more information on our efforts and recognitions.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments 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 to help.
Flexible working
We support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
Job Profile
About this graduate role – is it the right one for you?
A graduate scheme should be more than just job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate programme, 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.
With our innovative graduate development portal, you will be able to effectively track and plan your personal and professional development online.
You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a three-year programme which develops your strengths, 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 business challenges.
We understand that each person’s career goals vary, therefore we tailor make each individual’s development programme to suit them. With our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in.
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.
- Contributory pension: we have the best people on our team and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
- A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.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 at the graduate weekend residential course 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.
Other Information
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 have the opportunity to contribute.
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 embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
