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Now more than ever, our environment and communities need to be made more resilient in the face of climate change. Working on every facet of development, our civil engineers aim to solve this by offering the opportunity to create better cities, reduce poverty and improve health. Working alongside our experts, you’ll play a part in safeguarding natural resources. Using sustainability as a focus, you’ll be creating economic and social growth for generations to come.

You’ll play a big part in designing structures which improve local communities within a variety of sectors. Using BIM technology, you can work alongside our experts who have provided sustainable design solutions for a variety of high-profile projects.

The role

Our Structures Team in the Belfast office work on a wide variety of projects in the Built Environment Sector – health facilities, schools, colleges, fire stations, public buildings and transport facilities including airports and rail stations. The Belfast office is 1 of 3 principal offices on the island, and structural engineering resources are shared across the Belfast, Dublin and Cork offices, and other offices in the UK, particularly those in Scotland. The team in Belfast also collaborate with other offices on projects in sectors including Transport, Water, Energy and Advisory.

About you

We are looking for flexible and motivated graduates with a genuine passion for structural engineering, and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald.

You should be able to demonstrate your interest in Structural Engineering through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with;

  • BEng or MEng in structural or civil engineering;
  • Methodical approach to problem solving;
  • Familiarity in the use of Eurocodes;
  • 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;
  • Familiarity in the use of structural design software packages;
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing;
  • Aware of a range of BIM tools and appreciates the relative advantages/disadvantages.

If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

Benefits we offer

  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • Life insurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
  • Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
  • Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .
  • The opportunity to make a difference