Graduate Landscape Architecture Leeds 2024

Our award-winning landscape architecture and urban design team has an opportunity for a Landscape Architect to join the team assisting with nationally important infrastructure projects and high-profile urban regeneration.

The role requires a candidate 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.

You will take responsibility for completing packages of work, reporting to a senior team member on a range of design, technical and assessment projects. You will take an active role in supporting our team delivering multi- disciplinary projects for key internal and external clients.

In addition to this, the candidate’s typical duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the delivery of high-quality design projects, technical designs and management
  of multi-disciplinary teams from project inception through to completion.
• Assisting in the production of conceptual, detailed and associated contract drawings, presentation drawings, schedules, specifications and photomontages for landscape and urban design projects.
• Raising the profile of landscape architecture and urban design in Mott MacDonald through
• Contributing to Mott MacDonald early career professional network and attending events.
• Supporting the Landscape Design Team in undertaking site surveys in support of Environmental Assessments and the analysis and development of landscape and environmental improvement schemes.
• Assisting in the production of conceptual and detailed designs and associated contract
  drawings, presentation drawings, schedules and specifications for landscape and urban design improvement schemes.
• Providing AutoCAD and/or Revit and other graphic support.
• Delivering to the required quality standards in accordance with the current Quality Management Procedures.

We have opportunities in our Leeds and London offices. Please state your preferred location in your application form.

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.

All candidates are to provide a digital portfolio of work examples, including course work, with their application - you will be prompted to submit this during the application process.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience and have a degree or are expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Landscape Design
• Landscape Architecture

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 and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.

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.

Use of AI tools in our application process

In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, we understand that candidates may use various tools, including AI, to enhance their applications. Whilst we embrace the changes technology brings, we also value the importance of authenticity and genuine human connection.

At Mott MacDonald, we are interested in the unique qualities, experiences, and perspectives that you as an individual can bring. We want to emphasise that what truly sets you apart is your authentic self and to consider this when making an application. Please be prepared to answer questions during your interview, based on the information you have provided in your application form.

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 support you on your journey to gaining professional recognition within your chosen discipline

What else is involved

You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme alongside all of the other graduates in your cohort across our Europe & UK region. In partnership with Cappfinity, a global leader in talent mobility, we have identified the skills that drive success amongst early career talent within Mott MacDonald, and have designed a learning experience to enable you to develop these skills delivered through a mix of residential events, classroom-based learning, virtual webinars, and group challenges. Also giving you the opportunity to network and meet other graduates in your cohort.

We understand that each person’s career goals vary, therefore we tailor make each individual’s development journey 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 up to 7% of your salary: 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 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.